Seven Pounds (Review Date: December 24, 2008)

Click here or on the image to download my review.

Night at the Museum 2 Teaser Trailer!

Alan Horn, The President of Warner Bros, talks DARK KNIGHT, GREEN LANTERN, and More

This video debunks the rumors of any casting choices for the next Batman movie. This interview is dated December 18, 2008!

-Andres

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Full Trailer Debut!

Eddie Murphy to play Riddler in next Batman Film?!

THIS IS A HOAX!!! There is no script!!! Christopher Nolan hasn't resigned with WB and there is no such time for a Batman movie to come out 2010!! The Sun is lying and people are falling for it!!!!

-Andres

REPORT: The Beverly Hills Cop star, 47, has been signed up by British director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN to reprise the role played by JIM CARREY in 1995’s Batman Forever.

The surprise move follows speculation linking Pirates of the Caribbean star JOHNNY DEPP to the part.

The film, set for a 2010 release, is being developed under the working title Gotham.

Execs have also signed up rising Transformers star SHIA LABEOUF, 22, to play Robin.

CHRISTIAN BALE will return as Bruce Wayne, while MICHAEL CAINE will again play Bruce’s assistant Alfred.

Meanwhile, Brit RACHEL WEISZ is said to be up for the Catwoman role.

Insiders also revealed to The Sun the flick will end on a cliffhanger over whether Batman survives a blast at Wayne Towers.

Nolan had been tight-lipped about the future of the Batman films after being rocked by the January death of HEATH LEDGER — tipped to receive a posthumous Oscar for his role as The Joker in Batman Returns.

A film insider said: “Chris wasn’t sure if he wanted to do another movie but as soon as he decided to, he got the wheels in motion.

“Eddie’s a fantastic addition. Everyone’s excited to see what he does as the Riddler.”

LINK TO HOAX STORY

Wolverine to host the Oscars!

"Thirty years ago when I was in Sydney watching Johnny Carson host the Oscars with my family, I never imagined that I'd one day have the chance to be up on that stage myself! I am very grateful to the Academy for giving me this opportunity. And, excited to be working with Larry and Bill on what I know will be a fun and memorable celebration." -Hugh Jackman

LINK TO STORY

Terminator Salvation Full Trailer Debut!

Golden Globe Nominations Announced; "The Dark Knight" Snubbed

Complete List of Nominations for 2009 Golden Globes

VARIETY: L.A. critics wired for 'Wall-E'

REPORT: Disney/Pixar’s robot love story "Wall-E" was named best picture of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. on Tuesday, marking the first time in the org’s 33-year history that an animated film has taken the top prize.

While the L.A. critics have leaned toward specialty fare in recent years, such as "There Will Be Blood," "American Splendor" and "About Schmidt," they’ve honored mainstream crowd-pleasers before: "Star Wars" won best pic in 1977, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" in 1982.

LINK TO REPORT

Terminator: Salvation E.T. Promo!

24: Redemption (Review Date: December 3, 2008)

Click the image or here for my review

Quantum of Solace (Review Date: November 29, 2008)

Click here or on image to download review.

The Spirit TV Spot!

Captain Blasto (Review Date: November 17, 2008)

Click here or the image above for my review for Captain Blasto!

Star Trek Full Trailer Debut!!

Terrence Howard shocked by ‘Iron Man’ exit

HOW DID THIS STORY FLY UNDER MY RADAR?!?!?!?!

Singer/Actor Terrence Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle for the role of Rhodes for the Ironman sequel! W-T-H?!?!?!

READ STORY HERE

-Andres

Watchmen Full Trailer Debut!!!!

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Full Trailer Debut!

The Women of Watchmen!

New Updates!

If yah'll haven't noticed yet, last weekend I made numerous updates and changes to the blog!

New Additions:

- About this Site and the Editor
- Article Archives
- Podcast Archive

Changes Coming:
- Archived reviews since 2005
- Updated review template
- New writer on the staff

Enjoy!

-Andres

REUTERS: "Captain America" recruits director

"Jurassic Park III" director Joe Johnston has signed a deal to bring the Marvel comic-book hero Captain America to the big screen.

"First Avenger: Captain America," a World War II-set movie, is scheduled for release in 2011 through Marvel Studios. No writers are on board, but the studio expects to hire shortly.

Created in 1941 by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon for Timely Comics, Captain America is the heroic alter ego of Steve Rogers, who is rejected by the Army for being too sickly and undergoes an experiment that takes him to the pinnacle of human form. Paired with an indestructible shield, he became a symbol of the war effort, in and out of comics. .

The character disappeared in the 1950s but was revived during the early era of Marvel Comics. He was reintroduced as part of the all-star Avengers lineup, the absence explained by having him being in a state of suspended animation during a war mission until found by the superteam.

The character's last live-action appearance was in 1990's "Captain America," a cheap indie production that ended up going to straight to video. The movie starred Matt Salinger as the hero, dethawed in modern times to fight his archnemesis, the Red Skull.

Johnston first met with Marvel two years ago. When the two parties clicked, general talks turned into Captain America-specific meetings, with much of the project's current direction resulting from those early conversations.

Kicking off with "Iron Man," Marvel Studios' slate of movies -- including "Thor" and the "Iron Man" sequel -- is building toward an "Avengers" movie set for release in 2011, in which the characters from the films team for one big adventure.

Johnston is in post-production on Universal's retelling of "The Wolfman," starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.

LINK TO STORY

Up Teaser Trailer Debut!

The Tale of Despereaux Full Trailer!

Dragonball Teaser!

AP: Michael Crichton dies of cancer

The family of Michael Crichton, the million-selling author of such historic and prehistoric science fantasies as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," says the author has died in Los Angeles.

Crichton died Tuesday at age 66. He had been privately battling cancer, his family said.

"Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand," his family said in a statement.

LINK TO STORY

Valkyrie Final Trailer

PODCAST: Just For Fun

I decided to do a podcast just for fun since I had some spare time.

In this podcast I cover:

- Batman's vs Titanic's Box Office Run
- Quality Blockbusters vs Big Budget Blockbusters
- Film Music a Victim in Hollywood
- Old School Filmmaking making a comeback
- Marketing, marketing, marketing!
- Interesting Movies of Summer 2009!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PART 1

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PART 2

ENJOY!
-Andres

New Watchmen Teaser!!!!

Family Emergency - Update 2

I have returned from burying my grandmother in El Salvador. My brother, father, and I made in time to spend 10 minutes with her before she left us.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

I'll be back to updating my blog next week. For the meanwhile, google Joaquin Phoenix. He retired from Hollywood!!

-Andres

Family Emergency - Update 1

By the time many of you read this I will already be in El Salvador.

Around 2:30 I found out a ticket was being booked for me to leave Friday night to El Salvador. Turns out I'll be back on Tuesday. I've canceled all plans for the weekend, obviously.

Keep us in your prayers. I leave with my brother and my father. Most of all, pray for my father. This is a tough time for him. His mother (my granny) is gravely ill.

God willing, I'll see you all when I return.

-Andres

Appaloosa (Review Date: October 19, 2008)

Here's my review for Appaloosa!

Twilight Full Trailer!

Body of Lies (Review Date: October 11, 2008)

My latest review for Body of Lies is out! Click on the image or here!

The Spirit Latest Trailer!

Leave Indy Alone!!!!!

LA TIMES: Harrison Ford says George Lucas in 'think mode' on another 'Indiana Jones' film

NOOO!!!!! -Andres

LA TIMES: 'South Park' vs. Lucas and Spielberg: Too far?


South Park lampooned George Lucas and Steven Spielberg in one of their most outrageous and graphic season premier episodes yet! Paramount maybe hearing from the director duo about the offensive material Matt Stone and Trey Parker put out for the 12th season premier of South Park on Comedy Central.

So what did South Park actually show? Read the story in the above links or watch the episode here. Be warned, South Park is TV-MA for language, dialogue, violence, and sexual material.

A podcast will follow this story as I have more to say about the issue.

-Andres

Slow Reporting Season

I'm back from my quick trip to Texas, but currently I'm busy covering the General Election on my other program The Andres Segovia Show.

If you feel like getting your red buttons pressed, I invite you all to go to http://theandressegoviashow.blogspot.com/ to see my election coverage and hear my latest podcasts on the Presidential hopefuls' stands on selective issues.

I'll be back covering movies soon! In the mean time, I'll update this blog with interesting stories and clips I have time to put up!

-Andres

Gone to Texas for the weekend

I'll be back Sunday night!

-Andres

"Kung Fu Panda" sequel set for 2011

REPORT: Panda-ing to fans, DreamWorks Animation has officially confirmed that a sequel to its animated hit "Kung Fu Panda" is in the works and has set a release date of June 3, 2011.

The film, which will reunite Jack Black, as kung fu fan Po, Angelina Jolie and other members of the original voice cast, will be released in 3-D -- the new standard for all DreamWorks Animation movies starting next year -- on regular and Imax screens worldwide.

The 2011 date means that "Panda" will be sharing the summer box-office schedule with Disney/Pixar's "Cars 2," which Disney moved last week from a 2012 release to summer 2011.

The original "Panda," which grossed more than $626 million worldwide, is DreamWorks Animation's most successful nonsequel. It will be released on DVD and Blu-ray November 9.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

24 Redemption Trailer!

Paul Newman Dies at 83 After Long Battle With Cancer

Inkheart Full Trailer!

AP: Disney gala shows off upcoming movies

REPORT: In a gala adorned with Hollywood stars, The Walt Disney Co. wowed an industry crowd Wednesday in a showcase of its upcoming films that included a sequel to its 1982 sci-fi flick "Tron" and a "Lone Ranger" remake with Johnny Depp as Tonto.

The daylong presentation at the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars, delivered repeated surprises as actors emerged onstage to tout animated 3-D movies, live-action thrillers and comedies with animal co-stars ranging from guinea pigs and chihuahuas to humpback whales.

Jim Carrey, starring in his first Disney film, a 3-D motion capture remake of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," summed up the chaos of his performance, in which he plays seven characters including Ebenezer Scrooge.

"It's pretty much just a party and everyone's invited," he said.

Commenting on Disney's lengthy rollout, which included a full screening of the animated dog-hero movie "Bolt," Carrey told out-of-town guests, "You can go back home and say these saddle sores came from Hollywood."

Disney made a similar presentation of its animated films to investors in April in New York, but held its last live-action movie showcase three years ago.

The 17 films presented then grossed over $5 billion at the box office, said Dick Cook, the chairman of Disney studios. He called the upcoming film slate the "most creative" in Disney history.

Among other casting announcements, Disney said Oprah Winfrey will be the voice of the character of Eudora in the hand-drawn animated movie set in New Orleans, "The Princess and the Frog"

The film features an African American heroine, Tiana, played by Anika Noni Rose. Winfrey plays Tiana's mother in the movie set for release on Christmas in 2009.

Depp, who received top billing for the role of Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, will also play the Mad Hatter in a Tim Burton remake of "Alice in Wonderland."

"Believe me, any time this guy wears a funny hat, it's good news for Disney," Cook said.

A brief snippet from "Tron 2" featured a louder, crisper and more thrilling bike race and a cameo of an older Jeff Bridges, who starred in the original version.

Miley Cyrus, star of an eponymous movie and television show, performed a live song from "Hannah Montana: The Movie"; Robin Williams and John Travolta, stars of the upcoming "Old Dogs," yucked it up on stage; George Lopez appeared to promote "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"; and Dwayne Johnson was on hand to tout "Race to Witch Mountain."

The University of Southern California marching band even made an appearance.

The Pixar and Disney animation studios' chief creative officer, John Lasseter, also broke the news that "Cars 2," the sequel to the blockbuster he directed for Pixar Animation Studios, would be released in the summer of 2011, a year earlier than once planned.

Along with a wide-ranging slate of films starring Sandra Bullock ("The Proposal"), Tim Allen ("Wild Hogs 2"), and Zac Efron ("High School Musical 3: Senior Year"), Cook boasted Disney would release five 3-D movies next year, more than any other studio.

Cook fired a barb at former Disney studios chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg, now chief executive of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., ribbing: "I read that even Jeffrey Katzenberg may release his first 3-D movie next year," in reference to "Monsters vs. Aliens."

The company also previewed films from its labels Touchstone and Miramax, the latter of which produced the 2007 Oscar winners "No Country for Old Men," and "There Will Be Blood."

The most promising Miramax release, set for release in December, was "Doubt," starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman in a dark tale about a nun's fight against a priest who she suspects of sexually abusing a black student.

Quantum of Solace Full Trailer Debut!

Traitor (Review Date: September 14, 2008)

Click on the image or here for my latest review: Traitor

Seven years later . . .

SHORT FILM: Captain Blasto

I love originality. Its difficult to find that in superhero tales nowadays. Everyone seems to have their own version of The Punisher, Superman, Spider-man, even Batman.

I can't tell you how I ran into Captian Blasto. It must have been through YouTube somehow . . . Anyway, I heard the title and thought it corny, but its a free stream on YouTube so it wouldn't hurt my wallet (I can't say the same for Comcast members. Soon ya'll be paying per internet usage!)

Captain Blasto is a wholly original series told in episodes posted up every now and then. (Its easier to keep track by subcribing to the podcast through iTunes.) Its stylistic storytelling and "loser" storyline is easy to follow. After getting past the "how dumb" stage, you start seeing a direction in which the story is going.

I strongly recommend this refreshing superhero tale to anyone into comics!

Sony Locks In Sam Raimi & Tobey Maguire in "Spider-Man 4"

I'm a little late with the story. Still, go here to read the story or click on the image.

-Andres

BOX OFFICE: The Dark Knight crosses $500m!

I told you so! The Dark Knight is only the second film to ever cross the $500m mark in yet another record 45 days!

Another "I told you so" was the Top 5 highest grossing films of the summer. Here are the Top 10 films of the summer:

1. The Dark Knight

2. Iron Man

3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

4. Hancock

5. WALL-E

6. Kung-fu Panda

7. Sex and the City

8. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

9. The Incredible Hulk

10. Wanted

*Refer back to this blog entry for my prediction of the Top 5 box office performers of the summer.

Gone Fishing

I'll be back the 24th.

I'l be preparing a article about The Dark Knight's historic box office run and how it matches up to Titanic's.

-Andres

BOX OFFICE: "The Dark Knight" soars above "Star Wars"

This weekend, The Dark Knight surpassed Star Wars as the 2nd highest grossing movie of all time! Star Wars (A New Hope) is at $460 million including the tally of all its re-releases since the movie first debuted in 1977. The Dark Knight grossed over $471 million this weekend in just 31 days(!) well on its way to the $500 million!

The highest grossing movie ever remains Paramount's Titanic.

BOX OFFICE: Batman #1 for 4th Weekend in a row!

The Dark Knight takes in another $26 million for the weekend bringing its total to $441 million. Batman now ranks as the 3rd highest grossing movie of all time before adjusting for inflation, of course!

-Andres

Bernie Mac dead from pneumonia

Click on image or here for full story.

R.I.P.

-Andres

BOX OFFICE: Batman Fastest to $400 million!

As of Monday The Dark Knight crossed the $400 million mark in a record 18 days! The previous record holder is Shrek 2 at 43 days. The Dark Knight did it in less than half of that time! Shrek 2 went on to gross $442 million. On Tuesday The Dark Knight will become the highest grossing comic book adaptation ever!

Over the weekend, The Dark Knight took first place again making it the only film this year to be #1 at the box office for 3 weeks in a row. The $42.6 million 3rd weekend return set up the epic crossover the $400 million Monday.

Now, let’s sit back and wait until this film becomes the fastest to cross $500 million!

Punisher: War Zone Full Trailer Debut

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Teaser Debut!

W. Teaser Trailer Debut

. . . Sigh . . .

PODCAST: The Joker Versus The Joker

So who's the better Joker? Find out what I think in this latest podcast!

Comments are always welcomed!

-Andres

BOX OFFICE: Batman Continues to Soar

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest broke and set records two years ago. I never thought its record would be broken this soon. Spider-Man 3 reclaimed it huge box office opening weekend a year later and I thought "No one could out do this."

As of today, The Dark Knight broken and set another record of crossing the $300 million mark previously set by Dead Man's Chest in 16 days which Batman did in 10 days. Yes, The Dark Knight will be the highest grossing comic book adaptation ever made. Mark my words, Batman will become the 2nd highest grossing movie of all time behind Titanic in the domestic box office without adjusting for inflation, of course.

So far, the Christopher Nolan directed flick has grossed $314.4 million in 10 days thanks to a strong second weekend draw of $75.6 million!

-Andres

PODCAST: Comic Book Movies!

The Summer 2008 Comic Book Movie Wrap Up

Click on the image or here for the podcast

Comments are always welcomed!

Saw V Teaser Trailer!

"You thought it was over. It is only the beginning." -Jigsaw

Hancock (Review Date: July 23, 2008)

Click on the image or here for my review of Hancock!

(Its about time too!)

-Andres

UPDATED: Christian Bale Arrested in London!!!!!!

Batman star Christian Bale has been arrested by detectives investigating claims he assaulted his mother and sister.

SUN: Batman Star Christian Bailed

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by krs601

Terminator Salvation Teaser Debut!

BOX OFFICE: Batman Returns!

In 1989, Tim Burton's Batman set a box office record by opening to a then-impressive $40.5 million dollars. Adjust to inflation and it comes out to over $70 million! The film topped out at $251 million when adjusted to inflation comes out to nearly $435 million! Subsequent sequels would open to bigger weekends then the first film, but none would reach the heights Batman reached.

The Dark Knight changes that as it opened to not only the highest opening of the Bat films, but also the largest single-weekend opening in history at $158.4 million easily passing Spiderman 3's record of $151.1 million! The Dark Knight, in my opinion, has a shot at being the largest comic book movie adaptation ever. The current record holder is Spiderman at $404 million.

With this latest installment to the reengineered Batman franchise, DC Comics puts themselves on the map once again after Marvel Comics made a surprising smash hit with Ironman. In the next 3 years, Marvel Studios will be rolling out a bunch of films based on their most popular comics. Next year, DC Comics/Warner Bros. will have a shot drawing attention away from Marvel with the hotly anticipated Watchmen movie!

The next Superman installment is called The Man of Steel. If The Dark Knight is any indication that Warner Bros. finally got their groove together, then maybe Superman can return in a truly epic film he deserves!

Will The Dark Knight be the highest grossing comic book movie ever? It will greatly depend on receipts for next weekend. I'll let you know then!

-Andres

KCAL: Midnight Screenings For ‘Dark Knight’ Sold Out

CLIP: "You Wanna Play?"

The Dark Knight in theatres now!!!

Watchmen Teaser Trailer Debut!!!!!

CONTEST: And The Winner Is . . .

Congratulations to Alex S.!

Alex gets the $25 AMC Gift Card which he solemnly swears to use towards The Dark Knight!

A special thank you to everyone that participated and submitted their entries into the contest!

The Dark Knight opens at 12:01am Friday! See you all at the movies this weekend!

-Andres

Batman Preying On Box Office Record Books

REPORT: 'Dark Knight' Speeding Towards Friday: Selling, Selling, Selling ...90% Sold Out; Batman Will Play In Record 4,366 Venues

I told you so!
-Andres

THE COUNTDOWN:

The Dark Knight premires tomorrow!

CONTEST ENDS TOMORROW!!!!

There's still time to enter the contest! You can try multiple times to answer correctly so if in doubt, send it anyway! Contest submissions are trickling in so best answer soon!

CONTEST ENDS THURSDAY JULY 17 AT 6AM
[Click on image for Contest Post]

The Dark Knight (Review Date: July 16, 2008)

Download my review for The Dark Knight here or just click on the image above!

THE COUNTDOWN:

2 days until The Dark Knight!

CLIP: "The Night is Darkest Just Before the Dawn"

THE COUNTDOWN:
3 days until The Dark Knight!

The Dark Knight Trailer 3

THE COUNTDOWN:
4 days until The Dark Knight!

Batman Begins (Review Updated: February 19, 2007)

The Countdown to The Dark Knight continues with a visit to the film that restarted the franchise: Batman Begins! Read it here!

THE COUNTDOWN

5 days until The Dark Knight!

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Review Date: July 13, 2008)

Hyperlink corrected!  Review is available for download.

Download my review for Hellboy II: The Golden Army here or click on image above!

CONTEST: The Dark Knight Giveaway! (UPDATED)

NOTE: Hyperlinks in Contest Rules have been corrected. They can know be clicked on with the updated file upload!

Greetings, fellow moviegoer!

To help build up even more hype for the highly anticipated sequel The Dark Knight, The Critic Corner is giving away Batman-related prizes!

GRAND PRIZE: A $25 AMC Theatres Entertainment Card!
2nd Place: Mp3 downloads of the Batman Begins Original Soundtrack with bonus tracks and The Dark Knight Original Soundtrack!

3rd Place: A Batman Begins Widescreen (Single Disc Edition) DVD!

For complete rules and the contest game play, click here or the image above.

NOTE: Make sure you read the rules carefully!!! If you have trouble viewing/reading the contest rules and game play, please contact me and I'll send you the simple text version.

SUBMITTAL: Simply submit your answers to all 4 questions in the proper order along with your name and phone number (phone number optional if you check your email religiously) in an email with the subject title: "CONTEST ANSWERS".

All entries must be emailed to: thecriticcorner@gmx.com

CONTEST ENDS THURSDAY JULY 17, 2008, at 6AM

Good luck!
-Andres Segovia

THE COUNTDOWN:

6 days until The Dark Knight!

The Dark Knight Cast Interview

THE COUNTDOWN:
7 days until The Dark Knight!

Gone Camping

I'll be back July 7th!!

Don't miss me too much ;-)

-Andres

The Dark Knight destined for greatness

I recommend you read this blog post by Neil Miller:

Is The Dark Knight Headed for the Box Office Record Books?

Neil Miller has this in his post:

"The folks at MovieTickets.com sent over word this afternoon that The Dark Knight has sold eight times the amount of tickets online as Spider-Man 3 did at the same point during its sales cycle — 21 days prior to release. And if you remember correctly, Spider-Man 3 opened to $152 million dollars in its opening weekend, the largest opening weekend in history. There have also been reports of midnight shows across the country already being sold-out."

Every pundit had their money on Indy whipping up the records but Yours Truly remained loyal to the Batsy camp. Now, months later after the major rival films have either outperformed or underperformed expectations, pundits and "gurus" are coming over the Batsy camp.

Earlier this year in the Summer Movie Guide I stated I couldn't make a ranking forecast as to which would be the biggest films of the year. I did mention which could be on the top 5 list. Well, in the latest edition of the Summer Movie Guide I declared The Dark Knight the winner followed by Iron Man, Indiana Jones, and Hancock with Wall-E competiting for 4th and 5th place spots.

I'm not sure of the 2-5th place spots anymore, but I'm 1,000% sure The Dark Knight will rise above all else!

-Andres

Quantum of Solace Teaser Trailer Debut!

LA TIMES: 'Spider-Man 4' aiming for May 2011 release

Peter Parker is swinging back into the muliplex—but not for a while.

“Spider-Man” producer Laura Ziskin said the fourth installment in the web-slinging superhero series is tentatively scheduled to arrive in May 2011.

In remarks Thursday to theater owners from California and Nevada, Ziskin said there was no finished screenplay, but that she and Sony Pictures were hopeful “Spider-Man 4” could be ready in three years’ time.

The first three movies comprise one of the most successful franchises in modern Hollywood history, grossing a combined $2.5 billion worldwide. Neither star Tobey Maguire nor director Sam Raimi is yet committed to work on the next installment. But Sony has paid Marvel to renew its rights.

Before she tackles the next “Spider-Man,” Ziskin is producing a one-hour fundraiser for cancer research that will be shown commercial-free on ABC, NBC and CBS on Sept. 5.

Ziskin, a cancer survivor, showed the several hundred exhibitors a new theatrical public service announcement directed by David Fincher (“Fight Club”) that promotes Ziskin’s cancer cause, Stand Up to Cancer.

--John Horn

My Dark Knight Blog is Updated!

My blog devoted exclusively to the upcoming film The Dark Knight has been updated with an interview with director Christopher Nolan, cast interviews, and 13 clips from the movie!

The Dark Knight Blog

NOTE: My blog is best viewed if you're logged off your Yahoo account.

-Andres

Summer Movie Guide - Parts 3 & 4!

Here are the final 2 parts of The Critic Corner's Summer Movie Guide!

For the first time ever I am joined by Ernest and Alex for the "epic" coverage of the movies for the months of July and August! Also, check out The Summer Season So Far podcast!

Click below to download/stream the podcasts! NOTE: This link also contains Parts 1 & 2 of the Summer Movie Guide and my conversation with Alex about the Shyamalan films.

Summer Movie Guide & The Summer Season So Far

Traitor Trailer

This was brought up on the Summer Movie Guide so figured I'd finally post this one up.

-Andres

WALL-E (Review Date: June 28, 2008)

Download my review for WALL-E here or just click on image above!

The Dark Knight TV Spots 1-9 and 3 Trailers

See You at the Oscars, Batman - err, Joker!

Last year I threw my vote in for an Oscar nod to Heath Ledger after watching snippets of his stunning portrayal of The Joker in the trailer and prologue to Warner Bros.' The Dark Knight.

His tragic and early death fueled speculation about his final performance. Some, including Ledger, blamed lack of sleep on the intensity the role of The Joker required. Well, reviews are trickling in from early screening of the film. Here's what one reviewer had to say about Ledger's performance compared to Jack Nicolson's portrayal in Batman:

"Nicholson's Joker was campy and clever. Ledger's Joker is an all-out terror, definitely funny but with a lunatic moral mission to drag all of Gotham, the city Batman thanklessly protects, down to his own dim assessment of humanity."

This guy, among other reviewers of the film, only embolden my premature Oscar nomination for Ledger. Come July 18, Ledger will deliver a performance we won't forget anytime soon making this the most memorable film of the year and arguably the best of 2008!

I haven't seen the movie yet, but here are my picks for Oscar nominations:

- Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger
- Best Make up
- Best Cinematography

On July 18, I'll concur whether or not The Dark Knight will be nominated for Best Director and/or Best Picture of the year! Yep, I'm that serious!

-Andres

Union VS Union

SAG says studios offered more to sister union

REPORT: The Screen Actors Guild on Wednesday accused major Hollywood studios of offering a contract deal worth less than an agreement approved by the leaders of a smaller actors union.

SAG executive director Doug Allen told The Associated Press the offer to the guild was worth tens of millions of dollars less than the tentative contract reached with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

The deal with the federation was reached during a temporary halt in the talks between SAG and the studios.

"When we came back to the table, what they offered us, then and since, is tens of millions of dollars less than the AFTRA deal itself," Allen said. "It's obvious that they are trying to get us to bargain up to a deal they already know is unacceptable."

SAG declined to immediately provide details on the differences in the offers.

Months ago, the guild had vowed to gain a better contract than its sister union in areas such as residual payments for DVD appearances, mileage reimbursement and fees for Internet content.

Jesse Hiestand, a spokesman for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, declined to comment on the bargaining position of studios.

"We are approaching the conclusion of the process," he said. "The bargaining continues."

SAG is urging the 70,000 members of AFTRA to vote against the tentative contract deal reached May 28 because its terms would handcuff ongoing negotiations between SAG and the studios.

READ THE REST OF THE STORY HERE

Get Smart (Review Date: June 22, 2008)

My review for Get Smart is out!

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Full Trailer Debut!

Blog Update - 6/20/08

For questions, comments, inquiries, and suggestions, or to simply be added to the mailing list for the latest updates, write to:

thecriticcorner@gmx.com

Thanks for reading!

-Andres

The Incredible Hulk (Review Date: June 17, 2008)

My review for The Incredible Hulk is out!

Death Race Trailer Debut!

REUTERS: Talk of the Town: Hulk a hit

The Dark Knight Updates!

For new trailers and Gotham City news go to: http://360.yahoo.com/kav_2324
-Andres

Punisher: War Zone Teaser Debut!

Babylon A.D. Trailer Debut!

Star Wars Clone Wars Latest Trailer!

Curse of Bond strikes again as Daniel Craig slices tip of his finger off during filming

By Colin Fernandez

REPORT: The curse of James Bond has struck again - after 007 actor Daniel Craig sliced off the tip of one of his fingers filming an action sequence.

Craig, 39, was taken to hospital today while the 22nd Bond movie, 'Quantum of Solace' was being shot at Pinewood Studios.

It is the second time in two weeks that Craig has been injured during filming. A week ago his face was cut and required eight stitches.

But after the injury to his hand in the morning he was back on set to resume filming in the afternoon.

'There was quite a lot of blood and it was decided he needed to go to hospital for emergency treatment,' explained a member of the Bond production team.

'Some people are beginning to believe the film is jinxed.'

A spokesman for production company Eon said that the actor was taken to see a doctor as 'a precaution'.

The accident is the latest in a spate of mishaps that have plagued the latest Bond film.

At the weekend a fire broke out and caused severe damage on an outdoor Bond set at Pinewood.

The 007 studio at Pinewood had been open for only a year after it had to be rebuilt after a previous fire destroyed a giant replica of Venice during filming of the last Bond film, 'Casino Royale.'

Two stunt men were hurt in separate car accidents while filming Quantum of Solace on location at in northern Italy in April.

British engineer Fraser Dunn, 29, was left fighting for his life after he crashed a £134,000 Aston Martin DBS into the water at Lake Garda in northern Italy.

During the same shoot an unnamed Greek stuntman suffered serious head injuries in a car crash.

The 'Curse of Bond' has struck Halle Berry in 2002 during the making of Die Another Day as Bond - played at the time by Pierce Brosnan - was filmed firing at a helicopter.

In 1997, during the filming of Tomorrow Never Dies, Pierce Brosnan was left scarred after he was hit hit by fragments of a bullet.

And In 1967 during You Only Live Twice with Sean Connery a stuntman lost both his legs in the rotor blades of a helicopter.

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REPORT: Tom Cruise is going back to work. No, not on a new film: He’s going to shoot the three final scenes on “Valkyrie,” the movie that began production one year ago in Germany.

Much has been made of Cruise’s decision to make this film. Some gurus claim that film-goers don’t want to see Tom Terrific with an eye patch playing a Nazi, albeit one who tries to assassinate Hitler. No, Tom does not speak with a faux German accent in the movie, but there are random other accents around, including British.

Although the film has yet to be completed, several people I trust have seen “Valkyrie” and testify that it’s a superb thriller. “Bryan Singer is back in form,” says one source, referring to the “Valkyrie” director whose last film was “Superman Returns.”

Cruise will be shooting three scenes in North Africa within the next three weeks. In one, his character, Col. Claus Von Stauffenberg, is badly injured but survives, a key moment in the film’s first act.

Valkyrie has another mark against it -- two changes in its release date. The film is now scheduled for release Feb. 13. That could be a triple advantage, or whammy. It’s Friday the 13th, Valentines Day and Presidents’ Day weekend. That’s Cruise’s chosen release date through his United Artist label, and there’s no way he’s changing it again.