New LOST Season 6 Promo

This one is the best by far. Is that Charles Widmore narrating the beginning?

R-Rated Kick-Ass Trailer Featuring Hit Girl!

Here's just some of the footage that caused my hysterical standing ovation at Comic-Con:

Turtles Forever - Extended Director's Cut is online!

Watch it:

Hot Tub Time Machine Trailer!

Conan Recommends TROLL 2

Hopefully this will much increase the nation's Troll 2 awareness.

New KICK-ASS Clip: Big Daddy & Hit Girl

It's Raining Polar Bears!

Best Unofficial LOST Promo Ever.

New TRON 2 Pics!

OMG! Click for big versions.



Here's a desktop ready crop of the poster:

Star Trek/Wars Cake ?

Iron Man 2 Poster!

Wookiee Life Day is upon us!

The first annual World Wide Wookiee Life Day is scheduled for this November 17, the 31st anniversary of The Star Wars Holiday Special. Everyone is encouraged to gather with their closest friends and family to watch The Star Wars Holiday Special. What is really going to make this a great event are Snuggies! Yes, you may have noticed the Wookiees in the holiday special wearing their red Snuggies for life day. Well finally Earth technology is at the point where we are able to successfully replicate this Wookiee technology. Kick off the holiday season right and "celebrate a day of peace, a day of harmony. "

So in brief:

World Wide Wookiee Life Day - November 17
1) Watch the Star Wars Holiday Special with friends
2) Wear Red Snuggies
3) Take pictures and submit them to rob@fetts.net or the sites below:

WWWLD Blog

WWWLD twitter

Facebook fan page

Facebook event page

Turtles Forever - Full Trailer

I'm making pancakes this Saturday morning and watching this in HD!

New LOST Season 6 Poster

Update: After I posted this I noticed the plane in the background...

A Decade of Movies #37

Freddy vs. Jason
Directed by Ronny Yu
Released August 15, 2003

Freddy vs. Jason was released almost 10 years to the day after Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday in which a confrontation between Freddy and Jason was first teased on film. (At the end of the movie Jason's mask is pulled down to hell by Freddy's glove.) Ever since this scene FVJ remained in developmental hell, seeing countless scripts and creative teams which actually started making the rounds in 1987! Once the movie actually saw fruition in managed to please my inner 11 year old, as well as my 21 year old self. It really captured the spirit of the old Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th films of 1980's.

Unfortunately Freddy vs. Jason appears to be the last installment in the original chronology for both the Nightmare and Friday series. Each series' next film was a remake/reboot. What I wouldn't give to see Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!

Reservoir Turtles

A Decade of Movies #36

Orange County
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Released January 14, 2002

A very solid and fun teen/college comedy in the tradition of countless other campy classics! And OMG it's Tom Hanks' son!

KICK-ASS Poster

This poster in no way captures the tone and feel of Kick-Ass. I guess it's just meant to appeal to bros and 'bags.

Over 9 Years Later, The Official Sequel to the Original Star Wars Gangsta Rap

ALL NEW! Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles

Atom.com: Funny Videos | Atom Originals | Star Wars Gangsta Rap

KICK-ASS Trailer!!!

Kick-Ass

Trailer Park | MySpace Video

Turtles Forever will also include Black & White Mirage Comics style Turtles!

Firelight

A Decade of Movies #35

Southland Tales
Directed by Richard Kelly
Released November 14, 2007 (May 21, 2006 Cannes Film Festival)

Another example of a brilliant new director having their second film be a huge flop, Richard Kelly's follow up to Donnie Darko was a disappointment on many levels. While it isn't a terrible film, it suffers from having an abstract and confusing plot magnified by the fact that the story relies on content outside of the movie:

Southland Tales was initially planned to be a nine-part "interactive experience", with the first six parts published in six 100-page graphic novels that would be released in a six-month period up to the film's release. The feature film comprises the final three parts of the experience. A website was also developed to intertwine with the graphic novels and the film itself. The idea of six graphic novels was later narrowed down to three. The novels were written by Kelly and illustrated by Brett Weldele.

Southland Tales grossed $275,380 in limited release at the North American box office, and $81,028 elsewhere, making a worldwide total of $356,408, falling far short of the film's $15–17 million budget. It should be noted that this was with the film playing on only 63 screens (a standard art house release is 300 screens).

A Decade of Movies #34

And now for something completely different...


Collateral Damage
Directed by Andrew Davis
Released February 8, 2002

This was Arnold's last starring role in an original property before becoming The Governator. (Terminator 3, a sequel, came out the next year, and he only had minor roles in The Rundown and Around the World in 80 Days.) Collateral Damage was originally intended to be released on October 5, 2001 but was postponed because of the 9/11 attacks. In the film Arnold plays a firefighter who's family is killed by terrorists and goes on a vigilante revenge mission. Very original, I know.

A Decade of Movies #33

Collateral
Directed by Michael Mann
Released August 6, 2004

Tom Cruise plays a psycho killer. OMG WTF LOL!

Newly Uncovered GHOSTBUSTERS II Behind The Scenes Footage - Slimer!

New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tattoos

Michaelangelo from the original movie.

Shredder from the original animated series.

via BME Zine

A Decade of Movies #32

V For Vendetta
Directed by James McTeigue
Released March 17, 2006

"Remember, Remember the 5th of November." V for Vendetta was originally scheduled for release on the weekend of November 5, 2005, the 400th anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, with the tag line taken from a traditional British rhyme memorialising the event. However, the marketing angle lost much of its value when the release date was pushed back to March 17, 2006. Still, it was a pretty great movie in my book, although I ashamedly have never read to original comic book written by the crazy British mountain man Alan Moore.

V for Vendetta is also responsible for giving Natalie Portman a controversial new hairdo, which in turn spawned the Seattle-based band Natalie Portman's Shaved Head.

A Decade of Movies #31

1408
Directed by Mikael Håfström
Released June 22, 2007

I got the DVD of 1408 earlier this year but didn't watch it until a few weeks ago for some unofficial Month of Macabre viewing. Many of my friends have been raving about how good it is since it was released. It definitely is a solid Stephen King horror story, but not the scariest or best thing around. It's way better than most of the horror movie garbage from this decade, though!

Be sure to check out the 2-Disc Collector's Edition that includes the 104 minute Theatrical cut as well as the 112 minute Director's cut with an alternate ending. (I actually have an extra brand new copy of this, so contact me if you want it for free. Just pay shipping or trade for something.)

A Decade of Movies #30

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Directed by Peter Jackson
Released December 19, 2001

The definition of epic. It's hard to believe this movie is almost 9 years old. It's so old that when I got ahold of a screener copy it was on VHS!

Skywalking Music Video

A Decade of Movies #29

Lost In Translation
Directed by Sofia Coppola
Released October 3, 2003

A very beautiful, pensive, and subtle little comedy. Quite unique.

A Decade of Movies #28

Zombieland
Directed by Ruben Fleischer
Released October 2, 2009

Truly epic and hilarious. Zombieland was actually developed as a TV series several years ago. The creators have stated they had about the whole first season planned out, and the ideas from these episodes could potentially be used for sequels. Most parties involved have stated interest in revisiting the Zombieland universe, and I certainly can't wait to go back!

A Decade of Movies #27

Dead Snow
Directed by Tommy Wirkola
Released January 9, 2009 (Norway)

A fun and fairly decent Teen (College) Slasher/Skiing/Nazi Zombie movie from Norway!

A Decade of Movies #26

Dead & Breakfast
Directed by Matthew Leutwyler
Released August 19, 2005

If you like zombies that sing Country/Rap songs and line dance this is the movie for you.

A Decade of Movies #25

Dead Girl
Directed by Marcel Sarmiento, Gadi Harel
Released September 8, 2008

One of the many low budget horror movies of the decade that is a great concept and has so much potential, but falls just short of greatness. And yeah, the poster is supposed to remind you of a vagina.

A Decade of Movies #24

Undead
Directed by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Released 2003

I saw this when it came out on DVD in 2005 I don't really remember anything about it. It has a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 73 reviews, so I'm guessing it isn't very good.

A Decade of Movies #23

Zombie Honeymoon
Directed by David Gebroe
Released 2004

This movie isn't a total crapfest like Zombie Strippers, but it ain' no Shaun of the Dead either! Worth a watch if you heart zombies.

A Decade of Movies #22

Zombie Strippers
Directed by Jay Lee
Released April 18, 2008

This movie sucks, but it's called Zombie Strippers so you gotta watch it.

A Decade of Movies #21

Shaun of the Dead
Directed by Edgar Wright
Released April 9, 2004 (UK)

Not just an incredible zombie movie, but an all around fantastic film in general. Shaun of the Dead is funny, smart, emotional, and scary. It holds it's own as the original and greatest example of "A Romantic Comedy, with Zombies."

A Decade of Movies #20

The Dead Outside
Directed by Kerry Anne Mullaney
Released August 25, 2008 (UK)

This Scottish zombie film has had no official wide release yet. It looks interesting.

A Decade of Movies #19

Planet Terror
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Released April 6, 2007

This movie rocks so hard. It perfectly captures everything campy and awesome about low-budget 1980's zombie flicks. Bruce Willis is in it too! If you saw it in theaters as part of the Grindhouse double feature, consider yourself lucky. It was a box office flop in the US and it was subsequently split into two separate releases overseas. Rodriguez is currently filming a feature length version of Machete, his fake trailer in Grindhouse, but it will be a solo release and not part of Grindhouse 2.

A Decade of Movies #18

Land of the Dead
Directed by George A. Romero
Released June 24, 2005

Romero's first zombie film in 20 years continued the trend that each installment of his Dead series is to be worse than the previous one. It's a decent zombie movie, but pales in comparison to the greatness of Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead...and there's lots of terrible CG blood splatter.

Drunk Ewok on Live TV - Fights, Moonwalks, Humps Ground!

God Bless America.

A Decade of Movies #17

Dawn of the Dead
Directed Zack Snyder
Released March 15, 2004

In my opinion this is the best of the decade's onslaught of (mostly) terrible horror film remakes. The directorial debut of Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) made use of the 2000's more "extreme" olympic runner zombies seen in 28 Days Later.

A Decade of Movies #16

28 Days Later
Directed by Danny Boyle
Released November 1, 2002 (UK)

I haven't done the research, but I was just thinking about when the 2000's new breed of fast zombies were introduced. Was it 28 Days Later? I can't think of an earlier example off the top of my head. Anyways, this movie rocks.

Actual Dharma Initiative Orientation Video VHS Tape To Come with LOST Season 5!

So remember The Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit special edition set of LOST Season 5 coming out on December 8?
Of course you do! Wanna know something awesome? That thing that looks like a VHS tape IS an actual working VHS tape with a new Dharma Initiative Orientation film!!! And here's the footage!

A Decade of Movies #15

Resident Evil
Directed by Paul Anderson
Released March 15, 2002

This movie sucks, but zombie movies are just like pizza in the fact that even when they're bad they're good.

A Decade of Movies #14

Outpost
Directed by Steve Barker
Released March 11, 2008

Outpost is a pretty original British nazi-zombie movie starring Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone). Unfortunately it isn't the most exciting thing around. Recommended only for hardcore genre fans.

A Decade of Movies #13

Fido
Directed by Andrew Currie
Released June 15, 2007 (USA)

Not only has this decade had it's share of great zombie flicks, but it's birthed the sub-genre of Zombie Comedy! Fido is one of the best 'Zom-Coms' of the handful released since Shaun of the Dead. Think Frankenweenie but with a zombie.

ExciteBike Returns!!!

Tears of Joy! After Trucks and Bots ExciteBIKE is finally returing in all of it's side scrolling goodness to the Wii! It will be downloadable on Wii Ware November 9th.

Black Metal Chewbacca Tattoo!

OMG This is even better than the Black Metal Millhouse tattoo! I love the subtlety of the black metal touches, from the black eyes and lips to the upside-down cross necklace and bullet belt bandolier.

Epic Zombie Wedding Cake!

Zombie Cake
Originally uploaded by noblerobinette

The Classic 1980's Ninja Turtles are Back!?

TURTLES FOREVER will see the modern day Ninja Turtles teaming up with their campier versions of yesteryear. I like how they incorporate the classic turtles into the modern mythology through the use of alternate dimensions, but I really wish they could have used the original voice actors!

A Decade of Movies #12

Scooby-Doo
Directed by Roja Gosnell
Released June 14, 2002

Good: Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks) as Velma.

Bad: Terrible looking CG creatures, Sugar Ray, Frosted Tips, "Let's Get Jinkie With It," Scrappy?

Thoughts: If you're dumb enough to view this as a normal movie, it is a terrible experience. But if you can view it as a live action cartoon, or laugh at how awful it is, it is mildly enjoyable.

Drinking Game Ideas: A 40oz of malt liqour and some scooby snacks.

Fun Fact: Reggae artist Shaggy and rock group MXPX perform different versions of the Scooby-Doo theme song in the movie. Shaggy got his stage name from the show's character.

A Decade of Movies #11

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Directed by Dave Filoni
Released August 15, 2008

Good: Jedi, Stinky the Hutt, lightsabers, old school Saturday morning style action/adventure and fun, outer space, Anakin as a likeable character, Ziro fhe Hutt, Ashoka's trashy tubetop.

Bad: The first 4 episodes of a cartoon being turned into a theatrical release.

Thoughts: I really like this movie. It's tone feels more like the original Star Wars movies than most of the prequels do to me. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is essentially the pilot to The Clone Wars animated series. George Lucas decided to release it in theaters to build up hype for the show, and probably to get people to pay for what would normally be free on television. Unfortunately most critics hated it, judging it as another Star Wars movie and not a serialized cartoon.

Drinking Game Ideas: Take a shot of whatever you choose whenever Ahsoka gets "snippy." Chase it with blue milk.

Fun Fact: Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the seventh Star Wars feature to be released in theaters in North America (the eighth in Europe, as Caravan of Courage received a cinematic release there in 1984) and is the first animated theatrical film for the franchise, and the first to be distributed by Warner Bros. instead of 20th Century Fox.

A Decade of Movies #10

The Matrix Reloaded
Directed by The Wachowski Brothers
Released May 15th, 2003

Good: The car chase.

Bad: The rest of the movie.

Thoughts: For me this was the decade's first truly epic fail for a highly anticipated sequel. (I wasn't expecting Jurassic Park III to be good, and as a hardcore Star Wars fan I saw good in Episode II.)

Drinking Game Ideas: Get crunk during the rave scene.

Fun Fact: This MTV Movie Awards skit featuring Will Ferrell is better than the actual movie:

TERMINATOR / BACK TO THE FUTURE

OMG THIS IS AWESOME!

A Decade of Movies #9

Dance of the Dead
Directed by Gregg Bishop
Released October 13, 2008

Good: High school teen comedy + zombies = 'nuff said.

Bad: It could have been way more epic with a big budget.

Thoughts: This is the best Straight-to-DVD horror movie of the decade, which isn't saying much, but it could have been a major theatrical release. It really captures the tone of all the fun 1980's horror movies!

Drinking Game Ideas: Drink to every zombie kill!

Fun Fact: The film had a limited theatrical release at Mann's Chinese 6 Theatres on 13 October 2008, one day before being released on DVD.

A Decade of Movies #8

Brick
Directed by Rian Johnson
Released April 7, 2006

Good: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emilie de Ravin (LOST), genre mash-up (see below).

Bad: Sometimes the old school hardboiled detective dialogue seems a bit over the top.

Thoughts: Brick is a very interesting mash-up of hardboiled detective/noir films and high school teen movies. It's not the greatest thing ever, and seems a bit awkward at times, but it is good and I appreciate it's originality.

Drinking Game Ideas: Sip scotch on the rocks throughout.

Fun Fact: In the United States Brick opened in 2 theaters. That's right, 2.

A Decade of Movies #7

Charlie's Angels
Directed by McG
Released October 22, 2000

Good: Bill Murray? Crispin Glove? Not really. Umm, there's some PG-13 T&A.

Bad: Having a movie directed by someone who should be a McDonald's value menu item.

Thoughts: This movie sucks. If you can't laugh at stupid movies don't even try this one.

Drinking Game Ideas: Just get drunk. Whatever you do just get drunk. As soon as possible to maximize enjoyment of the movie.

Fun Fact: Drew Barrymore doesn't know how to moonwalk and used to be married to Tom Green, who is also in this movie.

It's a Wonderful Day for Pie

Last night's season 8 premiere of Family Guy was pretty good. "Road to the Multiverse" sees Brian and Stewie traveling through parallel dimensions just like the old TV show Sliders!


My favorite segment is when they reach a universe "where everything is drawn by Disney." Here are some screencaps: