Watch the brand-new 'The Green Hornet' trailer

 Columbia has released a new trailer for Michel Gondry's upcoming action adventure "The Green Hornet," and it's available for you to watch above. That said, it's not that much different from the previous version.

It features some new action footage though. I'm still not entirely convinced, but Gondry is a talented filmmaker and the cast isn't exactly boring either. If anything, the action moments sure look pretty cool.

The action film follows the adventures of Britt Reid (Seth Rogen), who inherits his dad's newspaper and fights crime as a masked hero at night. Jay Chou plays his sidekick Kato. Cameron Diaz co-stars.

Release is set for Jan. 14, 2011, and the film will also open in 3D. The good news: Christoph Waltz plays the villain. He may not be able to save the film, but his appearance is definitely a bunch of good news.

Good news: Christoph Waltz to star in 'Water'

Here's some good news for all Christoph Waltz fans (me included): the ruthless villain from "Inglourious Basterds" is apparently in talks to join Francis Lawrence's upcoming drama "Water for Elephants."

At least that's what Deadline Hollywood is reporting. Sean Penn was attached to the project, but no deal was made, and Waltz is now supposed to take over in the movie based on the book by Sara Gruen.

Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson star in the film about a veterinary student (Pattinson) who quits school after the death of his parents and joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.

Witherspoon is set to play the circus' equestrian star, who is married to an animal trainer, the role Waltz will be taking on. He's both an asshole to his wife and his animals. Sounds just like the role for Waltz.

Waltz, of course, is nominated for an Oscar for this role in "Basterds," and if he doesn't win it, I will never ever watch or speak or write about the Academy Awards every again. There you have it.

Also, since his "Basterds" role, Waltz has been in high demand. He will play another bad guy in Michel Gondry's upcoming "The Green Hornet." Isn't he just the most brilliant villain ever?

National Society of Film Critics Awards 2009

The National Society of Film Critics liks 'Hurt Locker;' 'Up in the Air' nowhere to be seen

The 2009 awards season is not over yet. The National Society of Film Critics picked their winners for the year that is now history, and the big winner is "The Hurt Locker," which won best film and best director for Kathryn Bigelow.

Jeremy Renner also won best actor for his strong performance in "Locker." Yolande Moreau was voted best actress for her role in "Seraphine." Meanwhile, Mo’Nique was named best supporting actress for "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

Christoph Waltz ("Inglourious Basterds") tied with Paul Schneider ("Bright Star") for the award for best supporting actor. Joel and Ethan Coen won the best screenplay prize for "A Serious Man."

Also, Christian Berger was voted best cinematographer for "The White Ribbon," while Nelson Lowry took home the award for best production design for "Fantastic Mr. Fox." "The Beaches of Agnes" won best non-fiction film.

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2009 Screening Log Movie Awards Winners!

A week ago I posted the nominations for the 1st annual Screening Log Movie Awards, and here are the winners I picked for the year 2009. These are really the best of the best of the year.

The big winner for me is "Up in the Air," which received three awards, including best film, best screenplay and best supporting actress (Vera Farmiga). Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" won two prizes.

As you can see below, the best actor category ended in a tie. It's something I don't usually like to do, but Nicolas Cage and Jeff Bridges just equally surprised me this year. Enjoy all the winners below.

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Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2009

Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" emerged as the big winner as the Chicago Film Critics Association picked the best films of 2009. "The Hurt Locker" won best film, and Bigelow was named best director.

"Locker" also took home the award for best original screenplay for Mark Boal, and Barry Ackroyd picked up the award for best cinematography for the war drama. Lead Jeremy Renner was voted best actor.

Carey Mulligan was named best actress for "An Education," while Christoph Waltz won the award for best supporting actor in "Inglourious Basterds." Mo’Nique won best supporting actress ("Precious").

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Florida Film Critics pick 'Up in the Air'

The Florida Film Critics Circle picked the best films of 2009 ealier today, and the results are in! Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air" was voted best film of the year, and Reitman was also named best director.

George Clooney took home the best actor award for "Up in the Air," while Gabourey Sidibe was named best actress for her breakout performance in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

Mo'Nique picked up another best supporting actress award for "Precious," and Christoph Waltz was voted best supporting actor for "Inglourious Basterds." "(500) Days of Summer" won best screenplay.

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Detroit Film Critics Society Awards 2009

The Detroit Film Critics Society announced its 2009 awards earlier today, and the big winner this year is Pete Docter's animated Pixar adventure "Up." Docter was also named the year's best director.

Colin Firth was named best actor for his performance in "A Single Man," while Gabourey Sidibe was voted best actress for her role in Lee Daniels' drama "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

In the supporting actor category, Christoph Waltz won for Inglourious Basterds," while Mo'Nique won best supporting actress for her powerful performance in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

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Austin Film Critics Association loves 'Hurt Locker'

Members of the Austin Film Critics Association showed their love for Kathryn Bigelow's war drama "The Hurt Locker" this week as they named it the best film of 2009. Bigelow was also named best director.

Colin Firth took home the award for best actor for "A Single Man," while Mélanie Laurent won best actress for "Inglourious Basterds." Christoph Waltz was voted best supporting actor for "Basterds" as well.

Meanwhile, Austin's film critics picked Anna Kendrick as best supporting actress for her stunning role in "Up in the Air." The film also won best adapted screenplay for Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner.

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Southeastern Film Critics Awards 2009

The Southeastern Film Critics Association picked Jason Reitman's superb "Up in the Air" as the best film of 2009. Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" was runner-up, followed by Pixar's animated flick "Up."

That said, Kathryn Bigelow ("Locker") picked up the award for best director. George Clooney ("Up in the Air") was voted best actor of 2009. Meryl Streep was named best actress for her role in "Julie & Julia."

Christoph Waltz picked up another award for best supporting actor in "Inglourious Basterds," while Mo’Nique was named best supporting actress for "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

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New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2009

The New York Film Critics Circle today announced its 2009 film awards, and Kathryn Bigelow's war drama "The Hurt Locker" was named best film of the year. N.Y. critics also named Bigelow best director.

In the best actress category, Meryl Streep took the top award for her extraordinary performance in "Julie & Julia." George Clooney won best actor for "Up in the Air," and in my book, he totally deserves it.

Christoph Waltz was named best supporting actor for his amazing role in "Inglourious Basterds," and Mo'nique picked up yet another best supporting actress prize for her powerful performance in "Precious."

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