Look at new 'John Carter' trailer

The folks at Good Morning America sat down with Taylor Kitsch today to chat about his upcoming action adventure "John Carter," which opens March 9, 2012. The full trailer will go live late tonight, but for a oretty good look at it, check out the GMA piece below.

In the film, Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights") plays a Civil War vet transplanted to Mars who discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

If you want to get straight to the trailer, skip to 1:01 in the video after the jump. Definitely looks CGI infested, as expected, but it could be an enjoyable ride. As long as it beats the silliness of "Prince of Persia," I'm game. Andrew Stanton helmed "John Carter."

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New, very red poster for 'John Carter'

After the recent release of new stills from Disney's upcoming adventure "John Carter," it's time for a new poster for the Andrew Stanton-directed movie. It arrives courtesy of iTunes Trailers, and you can take a look at it after the jump. Simple, but interesting, and very, very red.

In the film, Taylor Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights") plays a Civil War vet transplanted to Mars who discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

"John Carter" opens in theaters March 9, 2012. The film is based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs and co-stars Bryan Cranston, Mark Strong, Dominic West, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton and Polly Walker. Quite the cast...

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New photo from 'John Carter' arrives

The release of Andrew Stanton's anticipated action fantasy "John Carter" is slowly approaching (we'll still have to wait until March 2012 though), and ET has scored a brand-new image from the movie that stars "Friday Night Lights" alumnus Taylor Kitsch.

Yes, Tim Riggins is back as a Civil War vet transplanted to Mars who discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

The photo above features one of the beats, and it doesn't look too shabby. According to the director, this is "a formidable creature that you kind of hear about throughout the movie, but you never really witness." Stanton also helmed "WALL-E" and "Finding Nemo."

Teaser trailer for Disney's 'John Carter'

Andrew Stanton's Disney flick "John Carter" is set for release in theaters March 9, 2012, and the first trailer for the sci-fi adventure is now online. Check it out after the jump; it does look pretty compelling. Taylor Kitsch stars as the film's lead character JC.

Here's what's in store for us: Civil War vet John Carter is transplanted to Mars, where he discovers a lush, wildly diverse planet whose main inhabitants are 12-foot tall green barbarians. He finds himself a prisoner of these creatures, and decides to escape.

From there, things spin out of control and he meets a princess in need of his help. Lynn Collins, Mark Strong and Willem Dafoe co-star. "John Carter" looks solid for now, but please, please, please let this not turn into another "Prince of Persia." Seriously, please...

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Photos from Pixar celebration at Venice Film Festival

John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich were all honored with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement for their work with Pixar Sunday at the current edition of the Venice Film Festival, and you can check out some of the photos from the event above and after the jump.

This celebration marked the first time the festival handed out a collective Lion for the category. Lasseter's directing credits at Pixar include "Cars," "Toy Story," "Toy Story 2" and "A Bug's Life." Stanton's credits include "Finding Nemo" and "Wall-E."

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Samantha Morton, Dominic West pack for 'Mars'

The cast of Walt Disney's "John Carter of Mars" is growing, and Samantha Morton, Dominic West and Polly Walker are the latest to join the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of books.

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe are already part of the crew. The film focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

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Willem Dafoe packs for trip to 'Mars'

Willem Dafoe is the latest to join Andrew Stanton's upcoming Walt Disney fantasy flick "John Carter of Mars," according to Variety.

Dafoe joins Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins, who are already on board. Based on the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film version focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

Dafoe, according to the trade, will play Tars Tarkas, a green Martian warrior who's got the ability to love and will form an alliance with Carter. Collins is the Princess of Mars.

Dafoe stars in Lars von Trier's "Antichrist." He's got several projects coming up soon, including "The Vampire's Assistant," "Daybreakers" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox."

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins head to 'Mars'

Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins have signed on to star in Andrew Stanton's upcoming live-action fantasy flick "John Carter of Mars," according to Variety.

Based on the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film version focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

The trade says Collins will play the Princess of Mars. Collins and Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights") previously co-starred in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

"Mars" will head into principal photography next year, with a release set for 2012. Stanton's credits include "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E."

Daily news dose: Gary Marhsall to helm 'Valentine's Day,' Al Pacino cast in 'King Lear'

Here's your dose of film news for Feb. 4, 2009:

• Gary Marshall is set to direct New Line Cinema's comedy "Valentine's Day," about 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Feb. 14. Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein rewrote a draft by Katherine Fugate. Marshall also directed "Georgia Rule," "The Princess Diaries" and "Runaway Bride." (Variety)

• Al Pacino has signed on to play the lead role in "King Lear," which Michael Radford will direct. Radford, whose credits include "The Merchant of Venice," also wrote the screenplay. Variety says the film will head into production in Europe later this year.

• Ken Nolan will rewrite Paramount's untitled moon project starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Doug Liman and John Hamburg penned the original script. The Hollywood Reporter describes the project as an "action film about lunar colonization." Liman ("The Bourne Identity") is also on board to direct the flick.

• "WALL-E" director Andrew Stanton recently told MTV News he is not considering a sequel to the adventure about the cute, little robot. “I think that takes a lot of hubris to think that your idea is going to live on and on, and I always love the idea of something just being contained and done,” he said.

Andrew Stanton spills 'John Carter of Mars' details

Andrew Stanton, director of "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E," recently talked to Sci Fi Wire about his upcoming project "John Carter of Mars."

Based on the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film version focuses on a Civil War veteran who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

"[I'm] deep into it," he said. "I'm on my next draft of it. We're in preproduction art-wise, and we're starting to talk to actors. So it's full bore."

Stanton also told the Sci Fi Wire folks "Carter" will be a live-action flick: "I mean, there are so many creatures and characters that half of it's going to be CG whether you want it to be [or not], just to realize some of these images that are in the book. But it will feel real. The whole thing will feel very, very believable."

Expect the movie to hit theaters some time in 2012. Click here to read Stanton's complete "John Carter of Mars" interview.