most anticipated upcoming movies

September 29, 2008

after my post about marvel’s upcoming movies, i’ve decided to surf the net to see what movies are coming in the cinemas.. after i’ve found out what movies were coming out, i was very excited on their release date.. here are the movies and i hope you get excited as well…

 

 

transformers 2: revenge of the fallen (2009)

yes, optimus prime and the rest of the autobots are back.. dreamworks/paramount have just announced the release of michael bay’s sequel, and it will be on june 2009..

 although details of the movie’s plot is a closely-guarded secret, expect a character from the first movie to make a dramatic comeback and attempt to settle a score.. my guess is it would be starscream though..hehe

 

 

 

 

dragonball (2009)

everyone’s favorite japanese anime comes to the big screen.. watch as son gouku collects the 7 dragonballs to save the earth.. the movie was released on august 2008 in japan and will be released on april 2009 in the US.. 

 

 

 

pirates of the caribbean 4: dead men tell no tales (2011)

jack is back once again in the 4th installment of the pirates of the caribbean franchise.. although there has been no any other word from the director of who will be casting the sequel, the story revolves around the rivalry between sparrow and balbosa as they both in hot pursuit of the Fountain of Youth..

 

 

alien vs. predator 3 (tba)

20th century fox just announced that they will be releasing the 3rd movie of the alien vs. predator franchise.. it is already in the planning stage.. the studio said they will be having the setting in space following the avp-r’s storyline..

 

 

 

harry potter and the half-blood prince (2008)

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

 

 

 

 

G.I.Joe: rise of cobra (2009)

The movie will be a modern telling of the “G.I. Joe vs. Cobra” storyline and its compelling characters that Hasbro created 25 years ago. The premise of this fantasy is the story of the G.I. Joe team, led by Duke, and their “fight for freedom wherever there is trouble” against the evil Cobra Commander and his Cobra force. This storyline was an instant hit with kids in the early 1980s, spawning a highly popular 3-3/4-inch action figure line, comic book collection and animated series. The G.I. Joe team will not be based in Brussels. Instead, they will be based out of the “Pit” as they were throughout the 1980s comic book series. And, in keeping with the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra fantasy, the movie will feature characters and locations from around the world. Duke, the lead character and head of the G.I. Joe team, will embody the values of bravery and heroism that the first generation of G.I. Joe figures established.

 

 

underworld: rise of the lycans (2009)

The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

 

 

fast & furious (2009)

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam for the ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed — “Fast & Furious.” Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto (Diesel) reignites his feud with agent Brian O’Conner (Walker). But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmanuever him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what’s possible behind the wheel.

 

 

street fighter: the legend of chun-li (2009)

“Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li” is a live-action feature film based on Capcom’s video game. The new film is focused on female fighter Chun-Li and her journey for justice.

the film starred kristin kreuk, yes smallville’s very own. ohhlalala! so this is a must see for all of you kreuk’s fans out there.  

 

 

terminator salvation (2009)

 In the highly anticipated new installment of “The Terminator” film franchise, set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.

 

 

the first avenger: captain america (2011)

The introduction and origin of Steve Rogers, a soldier given a serum that turns him into the super-soldier Captain America!

this movie is a prequel for the release of the avengers movie. i’m expecting tony stark or nick fury to have an appearance once again in an attempt to create the known team.

 

 

 

 

max payne (2008)

 

Maverick cop Max Payne (Wahlberg) is hell-bent on revenge against those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. His obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmarish journey into a dark underworld. As the mystery deepens, Max is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal.

 

 

 

 

prince of persia: the sands of time (tba)

 

 In the fantasy adventure based on Ubisoft’s popular video game, Gyllenhaal will play Dastan, a young prince in sixth century Persia who must join forces with Tamina (Arterton), a feisty and exotic princess, to prevent a villainous nobleman from possessing the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

 

 

 

 

valkyrie (2008) 

 

Superstar Tom Cruise heads an international cast as Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, the aristocratic German officer who led the heroic attempt to bring down the Nazi regime and end the war by planting a bomb in Hitler’s bunker. The “July 20 Plot” on Hitler’s life is one of the most heroic but least known episodes of World War Two. Severely wounded in combat, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg returns from Africa to join the German Resistance and help create Operation Valkyrie, the complex plan that will allow a shadow government to replace Hitler’s once he is dead. But fate and circumstance conspire to thrust Stauffenberg from one of many in the plot to a double-edged central role. Not only must he lead the coup and seize control of his nation’s government… He must kill Hitler himself.

upcoming marvel movies

September 28, 2008

well it’s been awhile since i posted, so i’m just gonna post some upcoming marvel movies.. hope you’ll be excited as i am.. so here goes… 

 

 

   

 

the incredible hulk (2008):

“The Incredible Hulk” kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular super heroes of all time. In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.

Living in the shadows—cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler)—Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt) and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power.

As all three grapple with the secrets that led to the Hulk’s creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as the Abomination (Tim Roth), whose destructive strength exceeds even the Hulk’s own.

And on June 13, 2008, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside—The Incredible Hulk.

 

 

 

 

the punisher: war zone (2008)

 

Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the “Punisher Task Force” hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.

 

 

 

x-men origins: wolverine (2009)

The excitement is almost palpable! Twentieth Century Fox has announced that Gavin Hood is set to direct the upcoming Wolverine solo movie! Hood is most known for his film, “Totsi,” which won the Academy Award for best foreign film in 2005. Hood’s newest film, “Rendition,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, opens October 12. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” with Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Logan from the legendary “X-Men” films, will feature a screenplay by the talented scribe David Benioff (”25th Hour” and “Troy”), and will purportedly follow Marvel’s Canucklehead through his mysterious origins and early exploits. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” is slated for a May 2009 release.

 

 

 

thor (tba)

Red-hot director Matthew Vaughn (”Stardust,” “Layer Cake”) has been tapped to bring the God of Thunder to the silver screen!

The son of Odin, most powerful of the Norse Gods, Thor has been an emissary to humanity, a protector of both Asgard and Earth and inspiration for humans and gods alike. Prepare for his coming.

 

 

 there has been some speculation that marvel will release an avengers movie.. is it really true? perhaps it is.. from the ending of the iron man movie nick fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. (portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson), appeared before tony stark and discussed about the avengers issue.. is this the beginning of the plot? i think so.. i have also watched the incredible hulk movie (which starred edward norton).. during the ending, there was an appearance of tony stark(iron man) played by robert downey jr. of course.. he approached general ross and discussed that he(and probably S.H.I.E.L.D.) are trying to assemble a team.. and everybody knows that the avengers recruited the hulk AND thor(the norse god of thunder and the son of odin).. since the thor movie is coming, is there gonna be another appearance from S.H.I.E.L.D. recruiting thor? this is just me connecting the dots, but i think the rumors of marvel making an avengers movie is true.. that would be a movie worth waiting for, don’t you agree?

 

 

 

 

 venom (tba)

Sony is developing a potential “Spider-Man” spinoff based on the villain who appeared in “Spider-Man 3″ and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging “Spider-Man” franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its “X-Men” franchise.

Sony is also still developing a fourth “Spider-Man” film for 2011.

 

 

 

spider-man 4 (2011)

The fourth installment is tentatively scheduled to hit theaters in May 2011. There is NO screenplay yet, and neither star Tobey Maguire nor director Sam Raimi is officially committed to work on the next installment(s), but rumors are they are interested - but Sony has paid Marvel to renew its rights.

Rumor has it that the current Spidey 4 story arc encompasses two films, opening up the possibility that the studio might shoot the fourth and fifth film at the same time!

Until Sony officially makes a public announcement, this is all just rumor!

 

 

 

 

iron man 2 (2010)

Now that Tony Stark has gone public with his alter-ego “Iron Man” - there is no telling what evil force will come forward to battle the invincible “Iron Man!”

 

 

 

the avengers (2011)

yes, the rumors were all true.. iron man, thor, captain america, the incredible hulk, ant man, and the wasp join together to form one of marvel’s first super group, the avengers…