Cool new poster for 'Battle: Los Angeles'

Jonathan Liebesman's upcoming action sci-fi blockbuster is one of a few major flicks I'm looking forward to this year, and the folks at IGN just posted a pretty awesome new poster for the alien invasion movie, which opens in theaters March 11, 2011 and stars Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez, among others.

You can admire the one-sheet below. The plot centers on a Marine platoon’s battle against alien invaders in Los Angeles. Bridget Moynahan and Michael Peña co-star, and everything I've seen so far of this looks pretty cool. That said, "Battle: L.A." will have a tough job trying to prove it's got what it takes to match "District 9."

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Exclusive 'Machete' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Robert Rogriguez's amazingly entertaining action flick "Machete" hits theaters this weekend, and here is our exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film starring Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal and Jessica Alba.

Trejo plays the title character, a man who is orderd to kill a senator but ends up being double-crossed. Pissed about what went down, he gets back up to seek revenge against those who screwed him.

In the featurette below, Trejo chats about his character, while Rodriguez reveals how the project came together and what it's like to have a kick-ass cast work for you. Alba also introduces us to her character.

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Badass, bloody crazy 'Machete' TV spot debuts!

This may be one of the coolest TV spots ever. It's red band hardcore and incredibly bloody, giving you a good idea of what to expect in Robert Rodriguez's awesome new flick "Machete," in theaters this week.

Danny Trejo plays the title character, a man who is orderd to kill a senator but ends up being double-crossed. Pissed about what went down, he gets back up to seek revenge against those who screwed him.

Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriquez, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson and Lindsay Lohan co-star. I can't publish my review yet, but let me tell you, this flick blew my mind. It's first-class big-screen fun!

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New 'Machete' clip with Michelle Rodriguez

Want some tacos? Ask Michelle Rodriguez, because she sells them in Robert Rodriguez's upcoming action flick "Machete," which arrives in theaters Sept. 3, 2010. Here is a brand-new clip from the movie.

Not much action here at all, but Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez sure look good. That said, I do feel it's about time we get to see some explosions or machete action. Hey, we deserve it, right?

Danny Trejo plays the title character, a man who is orderd to kill a senator but ends up being double-crossed. Pissed about what went down, he gets back up to seek revenge against those who screwed him.

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New super awesome 'Machete' trailer arrives!

YEAH! A brand-new trailer for Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis' upcoming action adventure "Machete" is now online, and I highly recommend you check it out right after the jump. It totally rocks!

Danny Trejo plays the title character, a man who is orderd to kill a senator but ends up being double-crossed. Pissed about what went down, he gets back up to seek revenge against those who screwed him.

Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriquez, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson and Lindsay Lohan co-star. The film opens Sept. 3, 2010, and based on this trailer, it will kick ass and deliver superb action.

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New 'Machete' photos debut online

A bunch of brand-new photos from Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis' upcoming action adventure "Machete" have invaded the Web, and you can check some of them below. The film opens Sept. 3, 2010.

The cool stills below give you a good look at lead actor Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba and Steven Seagal. Trejo plays a man who is orderd to kill a U.S. senator but ends up being double-crossed.

Robert De Niro, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Michelle Rodriquez and Lindsay Lohan co-star. "Machete" looks cool at this point, so I'll walk in there with solid expectations. Pics via Latino Review/ComingSoon.

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Movie Review: “Avatar”

Seen on: December 10, 2009

The players: Director: James Cameron, Writer: James Cameron, Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez

Facts of interest: Estimated budget of the film: $230 million.

The plot: A former marine travels to a distant planet to win over the trust of the native people so the humans can crush their place and exploit their minerals.

Our thoughts: Cinemagoers worldwide have been waiting a long time for James Cameron’s passion project to hit the big screen, but now the wait is finally over.  “Avatar” has officially landed in theaters, and people are flocking to screenings to find out what all the hype surrounding the film is all about. One question remains though: will “Avatar” really change the way movies are made?

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'Avatar' pulls $3.5M at midnight screenings

James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic "Avatar" delivered a solid start as it scored an estimated $3.5 million from midnight screenings Friday. The film played at 2,000 locations (85 percent of the showings were in 3D).

Of course, "Avatar" didn't come close to any midnight record holders. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is still No. 1 with $26.3 million, followed by "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" with $22.2 million.

Still, "Avatar" is not a sequel, and this decent midnight run may help the film score a strong opening weekend gross. The film is now playing in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX at approximately 3,452 locations.

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'Avatar' featurette dives into story, themes

A new international "Avatar" featurette has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. This one takes some time introducing the central story line, as well as the numerous themes of the film.

James Cameron's 3D action epic opens Dec. 18, 2009, and as you can see in this clip, there is a lot going on in terms of story and messages. That said, the main concept behind the idea is not entirely new.

"Avatar" takes us to a spectacular world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.

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The new 'Avatar' trailer is finally online

The three-minute feature trailer for James Cameron's upcoming 3D spectacle "Avatar" has finally landed online, and you can check it out after the jump. And guess what, this one finally won me over.

I'm especially glad to hear more dialogue in this one, and it seems like the story is a little more complex than the first teaser made it out to be. Finally, it's good to see more characters in action as well.

"Avatar" takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.

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