The Hobbit: An Unexpected Review

Millions upon Millions of eager fans will be lining up, freezing (not really), huddled for warmth (not really), and willing to kill (not really) as they clamber inside tightly packed (only for a day or so) theaters, waiting in anticipation (ehh.) for the release to screen of the Peter Jackson adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien’s […]
Akira just got a much much much better chance for success

Perhaps the best bit of news I have heard about Akira thus far. There is speculation abound that none other than Gary Oldman might sign on for the role of the Colonel. This is most definately good news.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2 is happening.

Semi-official confirmation has been made that Planet of the Apes part 2 is moving forward. The confirmation came in the form of Andy Serkis signing on for another film in the series.
Hollywood Out of Ideas: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

That’s right. That awesome Brøderbund Software game series from the 80’s and 90’s is getting a big-screen adaptation. And because you asked for it, Jennifer Lopez is going to be taking the lead. Wait. I asked for this?
‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ meh.
That’s right. Die Hard 5 has been titled, and dated. And if you are looking for a great romantic comedy to watch on Valentines day 2013, perhaps Die Hard will be the perfect thing to sweet your loved one off her feet.
LRE #54: Faster
Little Red Envelope In my mailbox this week: Faster Release Year: 2010 Staring: Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen The day he is released from prison, “Driver” sets out to right the wrong that was given him. One bullet at a time.
Russell Crowe in Costume as Jor El
More and more photos are showing up with various characters in various states of costume, from the new Zach Snyder reboot. Now we get to see Jor-El, aka Russel Crowe, in all his steam-punk glory.
Terra Nova… Terra Bad in the making?
Sure, I am setting out to piss someone off but having put up with two episodes of Fox’s new time-traveling-but-not-really-back-in-time-more-sideways-so-we-don’t-have-to-explain-the-time-space-continuum show, Terra Nova, I can firmly confirm that my palm is EXACTLY the same size as my face.
LRE #53: Paul
Little Red Envelope In my mailbox this week: Paul Release Year: 2011 Staring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman Traveling the western United States, after just finishing up Comic-Con, two Brits happen upon a stranded alien who is trying desperately to get home.
Tron 3, confirmed for 2013. By Tron himself!

Tron Legacy was a pretty decent success, and considering the interest that we at WPR had, in some of the extra footage that was included in the Bluray release, it’s awesome news to hear Bruce Boxleitner confirm that it is ‘in the works,’ for a 2013 release.
Is Superman going to be in 3d? Or is he just happy to see you?

In, perhaps my most phallus related post to date, it’s rather hard to not mention just how engorging this new Superman movie is starting to look. It will probably be a stiff competition at the box office next year when it is finally released. Penis.
George Lucas ruined Star Wars Blu-Rays

Oh, let’s just say that I am a little livid. Apparently the news is traveling the web-a-verse faster than Han Solo making the Kessel Run. Lucas has worked his ‘vision’ on the yet-to-be-released BluRays of Star Wars, by changing a few key elements.
Man of Steel plot exposed in Casting Call announcement

I might be crazy, but I could have sworn we were told the new Zach Snyder Superman movie, Man of Steel, was NOT going to be yet another reboot. Oh well.
LRE #52: Conan the Destroyer

Little Red Envelope In my mailbox this week: Conan: The Destroyer Release Year: 1984 Staring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain The Manliest Man, The Manliest Woman, and The Manliest Basketball player, join guide a princess on her destiny, and defender her virginity.
To boldly go where no theme park has gone before…
Some where within the nation of Jordan, (middle east) someone has managed to secure the rights to and funding for a Star Trek theme park. I didn’t know that the middle east was that into Gene Roddenberry.