FILM NEWS - 'Prometheus', 'The Wolverine', 'Outpost II', 'Bullet To The Head', Sorsese's Sinatra, 'Iron Man 3', 'Kick-Ass 2' and 'The Dark Tower'

Prometheus - Deleted Scenes Might Make Sense!
Earlier this year, Ridley Scott's Prometheus split critics by it's confusing plot and mass of unanswered questions. But there is a glimmer of hope now for those that the film left bamboozled now that the titles of some deleted scenes that will be available on home release have been confirmed:
 - Arrival of the Engineers (02:31)
 - Tis The Season (00:58)
 - Our First Alien (00:42)
 - We're Not Alone Anymore (01:22)
 - Skin (00:42)
 - Strange Bedfellows (02:57)
 - Holloway Hungover (01:25)
 - David's Objective (00:23)
 - Janek Fills Vickers In (03:27)
 - A King Has His Reign (03:40)
 - Fifield Attacks (02:01)
 - The Engineer Speaks (04:06)
 - Final Battle (05:30)
 - Paradise (05:05)
For a spoiler-filled breakdown of what these scenes COULD include, visit Den Of Geek.
For our review of Prometheus, click here.

Official Synopsis Of The Wolverine
The official synopsis for the upcoming X-Men spin-off, The Wolverine, has been released, confirming what alot of people suspected already.
"Based on the celebrated comic book arc, The Wolverine finds Logan, the eternal warrior and outsider in Japan. There, Samurai steel will clash with adamantium claw as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past that will leave him forever changed."

First Trailer For Outpost II
The first trailer for the new film Outpost II: Black Sun has been released. The film stars Catherine Steadman and Richard Coyle who have to face a batallion of zombie Nazi stormtroopers.

First Trailer For Bullet To The Head

Bullet To The Head  is a Sylvester Stallone film that was filmed before The Expendables 2, but it's release date was set back until next February. Stallone plays a hit-man on a revenge mission. Here's the new trailer:

Writer For Scorsese's Sinatra Biopic

Director Martin Scorsese has been working on this project for a long time. He has said he has always wanted to make a film about the life of the great singer Frank Sinatra, but after his Rat Pack project that had Tom Hanks and John Travolta signed to it failed to make it to the screen, people thought this dream would never see the light of day. But it is now happening, and writer Billy Ray will be writing. The question now is, who will play Sinatra? Personally, I'd like to see Pierce Brosnan have a go at the role.

Dale Dickey In Iron Man 3

True Blood's Dale Dickey will appear in Iron Man 3, though alot of mystery is surrounding her role. Apparently her IMDb page says her character is called "Mrs. Davis". Hhmm...

Casting News For Kick-Ass 2

Robert Emms (War Horse) and Morris Chestnut (Boyz n the Hood) have both been cast in Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the hit superhero spoof movie of 2010. Emms will play Insect Man and Morris Chestnut has been cast as "essentially...the guardian". 

Chestnut has also landed a role in Brad Anderson's thriller The Hive alongside Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin.

But back to Kick-Ass 2. Another potential cast member is the brilliant funny-man Jim Carrey. Carrey is said to be a big fan of the original film, and is currently in talks to play 'Colonel Stars', a superhero with a military theme.

Would you like to see Jim Carrey in Kick-Ass 2? Let us know in the comments.

Film News to be continued in next post...

BOX OFFICE CHARTS - Week Ending 19 June

1. Prometheus
Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror adventure mash-up is still at number 1 in it's third week. Although, I doubt it will still be here when Spidey turns up next month and blows it out the water. For our review of Prometheus, click here.

2. Men In Black 3
The sci-fi comedy is still kicking, a non-mover from last week. For our review, click here.

3. Snow White and the Huntsman
Another non-mover from last week. NEWS: If you enjoyed the film, a sequel has been confirmed.

4. Rock of Ages
I really really really want to see this film. I know it's got pretty poor reviews, but I love the music, and it's got Russell Brand in it. New this week.

5. The Pact
Moved down one from last week.

6. Red Lights
I love  supernatural films, and I think Cillian Murphy is brilliant. I can't wait to see this film. New this week.

7. Avengers Assemble
Just uttering it's last dying words before Spidey and The Dark Knight Rises battle it out to be the next big superhero movie. My money's on TDKR. Down 2 from last week.

8. Fast Girls
This new olympic-themed chick flick starring Being Human's Lenora Crichlow is new this week.

9. What To Expect When You're Expecting
This is a non-mover.

10. Top Cat - The Movie
Everybody's favourite cat is just hanging off the bottom of the charts this week after moving down 4 places.

There's this week's chart. Any surprises? Let us know in the comments.
Tom :)

FILM REVIEW - Prometheus (Spoiler-free)

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof
Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, Charlize Theron
Release Year: 2012
Genre: Sci-Fi/Horror
Certificate: 15

When Ridley Scott announced that he planned to return to the world of Sci-Fi to create a prequel to his masterpiece Alien, naturally, everyone got very excited. And why wouldn't you? Alien defined science fiction/horror movies, and is regarded as a classic. Also, the Alien franchise needed redeeming after the terrible Alien vs Predator films.

Prometheus tells the story of a group of humans going to a distant planet to make contact with an alien race that may have created mankind. Unfortunately, the aliens turn out to be a little hostile...

Unsurprisingly, I went into Prometheus expecting a terrifying, gore-filled blood-bath. Surprisingly, Scott has offered us an intelligent, philosophical thriller with only hints of the expected horror-fest. If you want a "people-run-round-spaceship-and-get-killed-in-horrific-ways" film, you are much better off just watching Alien again. Only two deaths are particularly bad, and even they are nothing compared to John Hurt's stomach bug.

I don't see this as a bad thing though. Yes you kinda miss the mindless gut-ripping to begin with, but it is soon forgotten as you submerge yourself in the new, complex plot.

The acting on the whole is superb. Noomi Rapace more than fills the gap that is left for her by Signourney Weaver. It's worth mentioning that Elizabeth Shaw is nothing like Ripley of the original films and Rapace makes the new lead role her own and makes the whole film feel a bit more human. The other actor to take note of is Michael Fassbender as creepy android David. Fassbender's performance is flawless, and will leave you guessing right up until the end.

To begin with, the writing is as good as the acting. The film carries at a steady pace and Damon Lindelof's script moves from moments of high tension to moments of comedy quickly and with ease. There's a particularly quirky scene between Idris Elba's Yannick and Charlize Theron's Vickers that I found very funny. I won't spoil it for you though.

About half way through though, the writing becomes a bit clunky. The story starts to become predictable, and some of the "twists" are just annoying. The amount of unnecessary gore also increases. I'm not saying I'm squeamish, but there is on scene in particular that just seems over the top and verges on comedic. You should recognise the bit I'm talking about, but this review is spoiler-free.

Overall, I did enjoy the film, despite the poorly written second half. It's cinematic, very well acted and, above all, entertaining. Definately a fun way to pass two hours.

6/10


If you've seen Prometheus, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Tom :)

BOX OFFICE CHARTS - Week Ending 12 June

Why is it all the weeks I find for charts have already ended... anyway

1.Prometheus
Now, in America Madagascar 3 over took this in the charts which has not been released here yet. It will be interesting to see if the same happens here.
There is a review of Prometheus to follow later today, keep checking back.


2.Men In Black 3
Up one beating Snow White. Interesting, but I still don't get why this was the most expensive film ever made. Looks good though.


3.Snow White And The Huntsman
Down one.


4.The Pact
New this week. Looks like a very scary film, well directed.


5.Marvel Avengers Assemble
Down one but still in the charts. At this rate it should be here for a while.


6.Top Cat - The Movie
Up one


7.The Dictator
Dropped again down two from last week.


8.What To Expect When Your Expecting
Dropped two


9.Ill Manors
New this week. It is like a street gangster movie thing. With music from Plan B.


10. The Angel's Share
Down one. Looks aright.


Kieron :O

BOX OFFICE CHARTS - Week Ending 7th June

Sorry, I forgot, we have one last thing for movie day. Here's the standings of the most recent films in the UK Box Office Charts.

1. Prometheus
Not much of a surprise. The Ridley Scott directed prequel to the Alien franchise was new this week. I have seen it, and it's pretty good. Expect a review soon.
2. Snow White and the Huntsman
Again, not really a surprise. This interpretation of the classic fairy tale starring Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth and Kristen "I-Don't-Know-How-To-Move-My-Face" Stewart was also new this week.
3. Men In Black III
Has dropped from being top of the charts last week. See today's film review for more details.
4. Marvel's Avengers Assemble
The massive superhero epic is still hanging around at the top of the list, and it seems it's going to be difficult to shake off. Has dropped one place from third since last week.
5. The Dictator
Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy has dropped from second.
6. What To Expect When You're Expecting
The RomCom has dropped from fourth last week.
7. Top Cat - The Movie
The classic cartoon has been revived as a full-length feature film and is new this week.
8. American Pie - Reunion
The most recent sequel from the comedy franchise dropped from sixth last week.
9. The Angel's Share
This comedy/drama was new this week.
10. Moonrise Kingdom
This quirky film was seventh last week.

Seen any of these films over the week? Let us know in the comments.
And that definitely is all this time for today. Tomorrow we have a music themed edition of Crunch. See you then.
Tom :)