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/.

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'Defendor' gets another great trailer, DVD release

Ever since I saw the first trailer for Peter Stebbings' dark comedy "Defendor," I've been waiting for it to hit theaters. Sony picked it up last year, but alas, the studio won't give it the release I think it deserves.

It's a shame, really, because it all looks incredibly funny. Even this new trailer looks great, proving that this is a flick that should've gotten a decent release no matter what. Anyway, that's how Hollywood works...

Harrelson plays Arthur Poppington, a man who turns into a self-made superhero at night and runs afoul of the law when he lays a beating on an undercover cop who was abusing a young prostitute named Kat.

Also starring are Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas and Sandra Oh.Check out the new feature trailer below, and make sure you catch it on DVD when Sony releases it April 13, 2010. Below, find the details of the disc.

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Woody Harrelson in funny 'Defendor' trailer

Peter Stebbings' "Defendor" starring Woody Harrelson will be screening at the Toronto Film Festival this month, and a trailer for the comedy/drama has debuted online. Check it out after the jump; it's really intriguing and occasionally quite funny as well. I can only hope the flick will find a distributor and we'll get to see it in theaters soon enough.

Harrelson plays Arthur Poppington, a man who turns into a self-made superhero at night and runs afoul of the law when he lays a beating on an undercover cop who was abusing a young prostitute named Kat. Always the hero, Arthur takes Kat to his secret hideout hoping she can help him find his arch-nemesis, the diabolical Captain Industry.

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Movie Review: "Shorts"

Seen on: August 21, 2009

The players: Director: Robert Rodriguez, Writer: Robert Rodriguez, Cast: Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Devon Gearhart, Rebel Rodriguez, Leo Howard, Leslie Mann, William H. Macy, Jolie Vanier

Facts of interest: Robert Rodriguez also directed the "Spy Kids" films.

The plot: A small community slips into chaos when a bunch of kids find a magical rock that grants wishes to the one holding it.

Our thoughts: Robert Rodriguez returns to the family genre with “Shorts,” a goofy big-screen adventure I wouldn’t recommend to anyone but younger cinemagoers. The film is eccentric and colorful enough to entertain those with the same age as its main protagonists, but as far as I’m concerned, this one failed to win me over.

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Review: “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”

Seen on: October 4, 2008

The players: Director: Pete Sollett, Writer: Lorene Scafaria, Cast: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Ari Graynor, Rafi Gavron, Alexis Dziena

Facts of interest: Based on the novel by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan.

The plot: Nick (Cera) and Norah (Dennings) spend an incredible chaotic but eventually magical night in New York City.

Our thoughts: Peter Sollett’s “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” has enough rhythm to maintain the audience’s attention for 90 minutes, but the film definitely lacks the surprise factor we’ve come to appreciate in this new genre of teenage comedies. It’s a shame, really, because the movie holds plenty of unexploited potential.

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'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' web reviews

In Peter Sollett's "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," Michael Cera and Kat Dennings team up and spend an incredible night together. But how incredible is it? Let's see what the Web's film critics think (I will post my review in the coming days):

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "There really isn't much to the story of the film, but Dennings and Cera's compatibility is strong enough to overlook that."

• Katey Rich at Cinema Blend: "'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist,' based on the popular young adult novel of the same name, is a surprisingly timeless story given its hip trappings, and will enthrall teen viewers who imagine such a adventurous, music-fueled life for themselves."

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Who is Kat Dennings?

If you haven’t seen any of her films yet, I’m sure you’ve at least seen her in the trailer for Peter Sollett's “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” which opens everywhere tomorrow. Of course I’m talking about newcomer Kat Dennings, who is known for her supporting roles in “Raise Your Voice” and “Charlie Bartlett.”

Lisa Rosen over at the Los Angeles Times posted an interesting article about the young actress, who is slowly getting her name out there and celebrates her first lead role alongside Michael Cera in “Playlist.”

Rosen writes, "It is certainly her biggest role to date and one she recognizes as a turning point in her career. But for all that, she felt no pressure taking on one of the title characters and working full time on a 30-day shoot."

Dennings also recently starred alongside Anna Faris in "The House Bunny." One of her upcoming projects is Robert Rodriguez's family film "Shorts."

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New 'Nick and Norah's Inifinite Playlist' clip

Yahoo! Movies just released a new clip from Peter Sollett's upcoming dramedy "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," in which Michael Cera and Kat Dennings spend an unforgettable night together in the streets of New York City. As a treat, the clip comes with a quick introduction by Cera and Dennings.

The film is based on the novel by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. "Nick and Nora" will be heading your way Oct. 3, 2008. Enjoy the clip just above. By the way, early reviews are out already. Go here to read one of them.

‘Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ gets a trailer

MySpace TV today premiered the first trailer for Peter Sollett’s upcoming “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” which is based on a novel by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. You can check out the preview just above.

Starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings, the film centers on two teenagers who accidentally meet and end up spending an unforgettable night in New York City. I haven’t read the book and can’t comment on the story, but I admit I kind of like what I’ve seen in the trailer.

Cera still has the same “Superbad” and “Juno” look on this face, and that’s great. Dennings previously starred in “Raise Your Voice” and “Charlie Bartlett.” She’ll next be seen alongside Anna Faris in “The House Bunny.” “Nick and Norah” opens everywhere Oct. 3, 2008. Feel free to share your thoughts on the trailer below.