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July 2, 2006 - July 8, 2006 Archives

  • July 7, 2006
    The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has spontaneously decided to nominate some television artists and scientists for some awards, in something they're calling "The Emmy Awards." 24 and Grey's Anatomy led the nominations with 12 and 11 respectively, meaning, to my grandfa... / Continue →
  • July 7, 2006
    This is no illusion (wink)-- the trailer for The Illusionist has been released on AOL Movies. In the preview, a renowned illusionist (Edward Norton) and a fetching princess (Jessica Biel) fall for each other when he uses her as a volunteer in his act. It's basically like when... / Continue →
  • July 7, 2006
    As if severe asthma and parental alcoholism hadn't stolen enough of my Christmas joy, NBC is going to take the few enjoyable moments I had by remaking the classic Rankin/Bass 1974 stop-motion classic The Year Without a Santa Claus as a live-action special: Ron Underwood (City ... / Continue →
  • July 7, 2006
    From what I can tell, this French version of the Snakes on a Plane poster is just hacked together from some production stills, and, from the way Sam Jackson's holding that Taser, possibly a Star Wars screenshot with a leather jacket drawn over Mace Windu. But somehow the paren... / Continue →
  • July 6, 2006
    As much as it prides us to think so, particularly during this patriotic month, the danger of snakes on planes is not purely an American affair. Snakes can get on any flight, international or domestic, and this international trailer for Snakes on a Plane proves it. The main di... / Continue →
  • July 6, 2006
    Ut-oh! Spoilers! Some new pictures have surfaced from the shooting of Spider-Man 3, revealing what may be a crucial plot point from the new film. So if you want to know the scoop, click the link below. If not, move back to the safety net of your mother's arms, wuss.... / Continue →
  • July 6, 2006
    The drama of Hollywood murder is no longer relegated to the TV movie thanks to Hollywoodland, which explores the mysterious death of 50s "Superman" star George Reeves (Ben Affleck). Adrien Brody, as a private detective, investigates if Reeves' death was a suicide or if he was ... / Continue →
  • July 5, 2006
    Take a break from yesterday's drudgery of patriotism with the trailer to Running With Scissors, based on the best-selling true story of Augusten Burroughs, his strange family, and the even stranger psychiatrist that takes him in. If you like quirky divorce comedies, and want t... / Continue →
  • July 5, 2006
    The teaser trailer for the French duo Daft Punk's directorial debut Electroma has made its way into God's loving heart (YouTube). If the previous images of Electroma left you asking, "What the hell?", this teaser will answer with "I have no f***ing clue. Something to do with ... / Continue →
  • July 5, 2006
    According to Moviehole, not only are the rumors about Vin Diesel playing the Silver Surfer in the second Fantastic Four movie untrue, but the Surfer won't even be played by a human, with director Tim Story opting for an all CGI design. The film's director, Tim Story, told me thi... / Continue →