New 'Thor' trailer looks pretty epic

The brand-new trailer for Kenneth Branagh's upcoming action adventure "Thor" has debuted online, and I highly suggest you check it out after the jump. It's quite the beauty, boasting some sick action-packed moments rich in special effects and mayhem. And yes, you'll giggle once or twice as well.

"Thor" opens in 3D May 6, 2011, and the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings and Ray Stevenson. This new trailer promises a fun ride, that's for sure. For more "Thor" info, head over to the official page at http://thor.marvel.com/.

Click to read more ...

The trailer for 'The Rite' with Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins stars in Mikael Hafstrom's upcoming supernatural thriller "The Rite," which hits theaters Jan. 28, 2011. The first trailer for the film has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump.

Film follows seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, Father Lucas (Hopkins) introduces him to the darker side of his faith.

Yeah, looks like another one of those devil films, and to tell you the truth, I'm not exactly into that stuff. That said, I'm more than willing to give it a fair chance, provided it can deliver solid scares. We shall see...

By the way, Michael Petroni ("Queen of the Damned," "Possession") penned the script. Hafstrom also helmed the so-so "1408" and disastrous thriller "Derailed." Man, that really was a bad film, wasn't it?

Click to read more ...

Two new images from 'Thor' debut online

We've seen a bunch of photos from "Thor" showing up online lately, and here are two more stills from the adventure directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film will open in 3D and 2D May 6, 2011.

The stills below give you a good look at Chris Hemsworth as Thor. The other one features Thor in front of Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Tom Hiddleston, Joshua Dallas, Natalie Portman and Kat Dennings co-star.

The second photo below was put online by USA Today. Look out for more of these goodies as San Diego Comic Con gets underway this weekend. So far, I have to say I've been quite intrigued by "Thor."

Click to read more ...

New 'Thor' photo: Anthony Hopkins as Odin

Here's a good first look at Anthony Hopkins as Odin in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming action adventure "Thor," which is on track for a release May 6, 2011. Also in the still above is Thor (with hammer) and Loki.

Chris Hemsworth plays Thor, whereas Loki is played by Tom Hiddleston. The cast also includes Joshua Dallas, Natalie Portman, Clark Gregg, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba and Stellan Skarsgård.

Now, in related news, "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" will be released in 3D. The bad news is both films are shot in 2D and will be converted to 3D. To tell you the truth, this was inevitable.

Click to read more ...

Anthony Hopkins to play bad guy in 'Arabian Nights'

The great Anthony Hopkins is gearing up for another role as a villain. This time around, he's in talks to board Chuck Russell's 3D action flick "Arabian Nights," which already stars Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song"). Russell and Barry P. Ambrose wrote the script for the adventure, which shoots later this year.

The story follows Hemsworth in the role of a commander who teams up with Sinbad, Ali Baba and the magic lamp's Genie to protect queen Scheherazade from evil. Heat Vision reports Hopkins would play Pharotu, a ruthless magic man who murdered Sinbad's love. Hopkins will soon be seen in "Thor."

Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jones join 'The Rite'

Anthony Hopkins is getting some company in Mikael Hafstrom's upcoming supernatural thriller "The Rite," as Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jones and Alice Braga are joining the project, which follows a seminary student who studies exorcism at the Vatican and ends up finding his faith after clashing with demons.

Hopkins plays an exorcist with some crazy methods to get his job done. "Rite" is based on the book by Matt Baglio, and Michael Petroni penned the script. Hinds can be seen in "The Eclipse," while Jones recently starred in "Creation." Braga, will soon be seen in the "Predators" reboot. (Source: Screen Daily)

Check out Chris Hemsworth as 'Thor'

Kenneth Branagh's action adventure "Thor" will arrive in theaters May 6, 2011, and the folks at Yahoo!Movies have scored the very first and official look at lead actor Chris Hemsworth in the role of Dr. Donald Blake aka. Thor. Check him out in the still above. No, the hammer is nowhere to be seen.

Hemsworth is Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. He is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Anthony Hopkins practices 'The Rite'

Anthony Hopkins has boarded "The Rite," a supernatural thriller to be directed by Mikael Hafstrom, the guy who directed "1408" and that terrible sucky thriller "Derailed." "Rite" is based on the book by Matt Baglio, and Michael Petroni penned the script.

Heat Vision says the plot follows a seminary student who studies exorcism at the Vatican and ends up finding his faith after clashing with demons. Hopkins will play an exorcist with some crazy methods to get his job done. In other words, he's up for another crazy role.

Movie Review: “The Wolfman”

Seen on: February 9, 2010

The players: Director: Joe Johnston, Writers: David Self, Andrew Kevin Walker, Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Anthony Hopkins

Facts of interest: Joe Johnston also helmed "Jumanji."

The plot: A nobleman returns to his home estate, where he is bitten by a werewolf and consequently turns into a beast himself.

Our thoughts: Joe Johnston’s “The Wolfman” has a lot of great things going for it, but what it lacks is a decent story. Man, that script it one big mess that feels like it’s been torn apart by one angry werewolf. Luckily, Universal’s reboot of “Wolfman” boasts stunning visuals and an overall surprisingly solid cast that keeps this one from crashing completely.

Click to read more ...

Cool new poster for 'The Wolfman' debuts on web

Another new poster for Joe Johnston's upcoming werewolf movie "The Wolfman" has found its way to the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. Just like its predecessors, it looks pretty awesome.

Benicio del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a carefree Londoner lured back to his family estate after the disappearance of his brother. That's when he discovers an even more horrifying destiny for himself.

Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins co-star, and I'm loving this cast already. Sadly, we'll have to wait until Feb. 12, 2010 to see "The Wolfman." It was set for a release Nov. 6, 2009, but Universal pushed it back.

Click to read more ...