24 Movie Prequel to Air in the Fall

March 18th, 2008 by david lay

Well, it looks like Fox’s 24 will be returning in the fall after all. The show’s producers have announced that they are developing a two hour prequel of sorts that is meant to bridge the gap between the sixth and seventh seasons.

According to the announcement, two years have lapsed between the events of last season and the next season that was put on 12 month hiatus due to the WGA strike. The movie will air sometime during the fall season leading up to the January return of Jack Bauer and his real-time drama.

At the end of the writer’s strike, there were some rumors circulating about a possible split of the show’s seventh season that would have aired during the fall and again during mid-season. But Fox has long ben adamant about running the show uninterrupted and quickly put those rumors to rest.

Other details that surfaced are that the seventh season is set in Washington, DC and will feature the first female U.S. President, played by Cherry Jones.

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Speed Racer Trailer

March 15th, 2008 by david lay

The creators of the Matrix Trilogy, the Wachoski Brothers, are bringing Speed Racer to the screen and to IMAX on May 9th.

Based on the classic 1960s series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida that later was retooled for North American audiences, the film follows the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5.

Check out the first official trailer from the live action adaptation that stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, and Matthew Fox.

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Harry Potter 7th Film to be Split

March 14th, 2008 by david lay

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to be Split into Two Films

The most common complaint by fans of the Harry Potter films is that the director cuts out some of the important plot points (this has been done to make the film watchable at 2+ hours instead of 14 or 15 hours, obviously, but has caused disappointment nonetheless). There was talk during the pre-production for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire about the film being broken up into two parts in order to get more of the detailed story points into the film, but it never happened.

Now, however, during the pre-prod stages of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (the 7th and final book) the producers have decided to break the story up into 2 parts - Kill Bill style, if you will.

Warner Bros. revealed yesterday to the LA Times that they plan to split the film in half with one piece being released in November of 2010 and the finale released in May of 2011. As for the titles, they will simply be called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II.

I like this idea. Though I think that the Fourth or Sixth book of the series would perhaps have been better served by being split (the Deathly Hallows has a lot of down time that could be trimmed). The May release of the final chapter will guarantee it to be box office gold as well, and for anyone who thinks they are doing it just for the money… well they might be, but it’s not like they are going to be making any more Harry Potter movies after this one, so let them capitalize all they want.

It’s going to be a while before we see this, and we still have one other movie coming this year, but I think this will be a fitting end for the movie part of the franchise. Hopefully the increase in length will allow them to include more details and be more satisfying to the fans.

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You Won’t Like Me When I’m Angry

March 12th, 2008 by david lay

Incredible Hulk Trailer is Here!

I know three posts in one day seems like an awful lot, but there’s one more big announcement that came today that I think most of you will enjoy.

Check out the first trailer from Ed Norton’s The Incredible Hulk

I think this one is going to be way better than the original. First of all, I really didn’t like the original at all and secondly, Ed Frackin’ Norton! I’ve been a huge fan of his for a long, long time. He’s sure to do a fine job.

The Incredible Hulk also stars Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, and William Hurt and is due in theaters on June 13th.

Thoughts?

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I Am Legend Alternate Ending

March 12th, 2008 by david lay

Did you see this?

I’ve been busy this week, and this came out a few days ago, but check out this alternate ending to Will Smith’s I Am Legend that leaked onto the internet.

This is an “Alternate” ending in the truest sense, as it leaves you with a very different feeling than the original ending did.

I know there are going to be some strong opinions about this, so by all means, Lets here ‘em…

I Am Legend comes to DVD, BluRay, and HD-DVD (that’s right) on March 18th. This alternate ending is included as a special feature.

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Lost Boys 2: The Tribe

March 12th, 2008 by david lay

The Coreys Return

I remember watching Lost Boys when I was far too young for vampire movies, and thinking that the Corey Haim and that Corey Feldman were the best actors ever!! Little did I know that Keifer Sutherland would end up being the one with the career - even if 24 is on an extra-long hiatus…

I also remember the soundtrack being incredible…I may have to revisit that as well.

At any rate, check out this preview for Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, which will go straight to DVD in July.

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Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean in Concert

March 10th, 2008 by david lay

Utah’s USANA Amphitheater will proudly welcome one of the hottest country acts of the past decade on June 27th, when Tim McGraw will appear in concert along with Jason Aldean.

Tim McGraw has taken the reigns in country music has become synonymous with the industry since appearing on the scene in the mid-90’s. He makes his return to Utah for the first time since he toured along with his mega-hottie wife, Faith Hill on their Soul 2 Soul tour.

Jason Aldean will join Tim McGraw on the stage this year as seeks to further establish himself as a country music star. Aldean made his debut in 2005 with his self-titled platinum album and its flagship hit Hicktown. His second album, Relentless was released in 2007 and has since gone gold.

Tickets for Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean are on sale now through all SmithsTix outlets and the E Center box office.

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Jack Johnson in Concert at Utah’s USANA Amphitheater

March 8th, 2008 by david lay

Jack Johnson is performing a concert in Utah with Rogue Wave and Neil Halstead.

The concert will be held on August 18th at USANA Amphitheater, and tickets are set to go on sale on March 15th at 10am through all SmithsTix outlets, the E-Center Box office, and JackJohnsonMusic.com.

I’ll definitely be hitting this one up at the end of the summer. I’ve been a casual fan of Johnson’s for a long time now and I look forward to seeing him in concert. Come join me!

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Dave Matthews Band Adds Concert in Utah

March 5th, 2008 by david lay

“Summer Means two things in America: It’s hot, and Dave Matthews Band is on tour” - Rolling Stone.

Dave Matthews Band is touring once again this summer, and a concert in Utah is in their plans. The band just released the concert dates for this summer’s tour, and among them is an August 27th concert planned for USANA Amphitheater.

Alongside DMB this summer will be Robert Earl Keen, an alt-country veteran who will add a lot of energy and charisma to the ticket. Definitely a good addition to the Band’s summer tour.

Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public on March 29th at 10 AM, following a presale for members of the Warehouse - the Dave Matthews Band Official Fan Association. Tickets are priced at $39.50-$65.50 and are available at all SmithsTix Outlets and the E-Center box office.

For anyone who has never seen Dave Matthew Band live, they are one of the world’s most popular touring bands featuring tremendous energy, devoted fans, and loads of talent! I know that their music isn’t for everyone, but they are definitely one of those acts that everyone should see at some point in their life.

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