Comedian Will Arnett (Arrested Development) and recent Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) have just officially joined Warner Brother’s upcoming 2010 summer tent-pole Jonah Hex. Arnett will be playing a union soldier who enlists Jonah Hex and is blindsided by the dirty fighting style of his enemies. Michael Shannon is set to play Doc Cross Williams, the bizarre ringleader of a brutal gladiator circus event. That character also may be featured in future installments. The cast already includes Josh Brolin (Milk), Megan Fox (Transformers), and John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich).Jonah Hex is set for August 6th, 2010.
Will Arnett seems like an odd casting choice, but then again it’s Will Arnett so it would be a sin to call this bad news. Michael Shannon is of course great news. While it sounds like more of a cameo, Shanon will still most likely be great as he usually is.
What do you think of this cast? Are you excited for Jonah Hex?
Vanity Fair has recently posted some new photos of comedy’s greatest stars in a throwback to older classics. Check them out below and see if you can spot everyone:
Not sure what is coming out this month? Here is a run-down of my eleven most anticipated films:
11. The Great Buck Howard (March 20th) (limited)
Plot: A law school dropout (Colin Hanks), much to the chagrin of his father (Tom Hanks), becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline (Malkovich). Can the fledgling partnership lead to the comeback of a lifetime?
Today we have the official poster for the upcoming Dreamworks 3-D adventure, Monsters Vs. Aliens. Check it out below via Yahoo:
Monsters Vs. Aliens is co-directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2). It features voice acting from Seth Rogen, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett. Here is the plot: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years.
The 3-D trailer on the Super Bowl was way funnier than expected. I think the movie is going to pleasantly surprise, and I’m a sucker for 3-D. Bring it on!
Monsters Vs. Aliens hits theaters March 27th, 2009.
Here is the 3-D Super Bowl Spot for the new Dreamworks Animation, Monsters Vs. Aliens. You will need Colorcode 3-D glasses to view it properly. Check it out below via Hulu:
Monsters Vs. Aliens is co-directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2). It features voice acting from Seth Rogen, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett. Here is the plot: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years
I was pleasantly surprised by the spot. The 3-D effects were fun and I laughed more than I thought I would.
Monsters Vs. Aliens hits theaters March 27th, 2009.
Were you able to see the spot with 3-D glasses? Has it convinced you to check it out in theaters?
A couple of interesting tidbits on the much-sought-after Arrested Development movie:
Cinematical reports Series creator Mitch Hurwitz was out promoting his new animated show Sit Down, Shut Up and he provided a much-needed update with regards to a big-screen Arrested Development outing. Hurwitz says, “We want to do it, we have a deal more or less in place from Fox Searchlight, and we’re kind of getting all the actors on board.” Here’s what Hurwitz and the gang have planned plot-wise for the film: “We have a story, which is basically Valkyrie meets Hotel for Dogs.”
ReelMovieNews reports when asked about Cera’s status for the film, Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz told E! Online that he hopes George-Michael Bluth can be a part of the movie, as he’s “just trying to get all the actors on board.” Jason Bateman talked about Cera; “I know he’s thinking about it and we’re all awaiting some finality to all of that so Mitch can get writing. You’d have to get [Michael] on the phone to get his answer about whether he’s going to come back and do it or not,” Bateman said. “He’s certainly not said that he won’t do it. I think Michael is clearly the guy that has come out of Arrested Development with a very big plate, so I think he’s trying to really give some responsible thought to what makes sense for him to do with his career. The guy is 20 years old and I’m sure he doesn’t want to screw up this opportunity.”
An Arrested Development Documentary is also in the works, by Los Angeles super fans Neil + Jeff. Their website explains: ” The overall goal of the documentary is to provide awareness and education of this brilliant, witty and original comedy. We are looking to interview viewers, cast, crew and any other industry figures that are fans or critics of the show.” It comes out this summer. Here is a preview:
Movieweb reports Hurwtiz’s new show, the animated comedy, Sit Down, Shut Up is joining the Sunday Animation Domination lineup, premieres Sunday, April 19 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. It focuses on the dysfunctional faculty and staff at a high school in a small Florida fishing town as they strive to do anything…but teach. It’s based on the hit live-action Australian series with animation set against a live-action backdrop, the series lampoons modern society while exposing the dreams, flaws and struggling humanity of our first and most formative authority figures: teachers. The series features a dream team cast of voice talent including Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Will Forte, Tom Kenny, Nick Kroll, Cheri Oteri, Kenan Thompson and Henry Winkler.
David Cross explains why AD was canceled in 30 seconds:
So it looks like they do have a deal in place, but the obvious joke means no solid screenplay yet, or they just don’t want to reveal it. Let’s hope Cera makes his decision and gets the ball rolling on the film. The documentary looks interesting and I look forward to Sit Down, Shut Up.
UPDATE: The list below was written in January of 2009. I suggest checking out our new list, 65 Must See Movies of 2010. Click the image below to see:
So 2008 is over, come on, it’s time to move on. Here are 50 great reasons to go to the theater this year:
January
My Bloody Valentine 3-D (Jan 16th)
Synopsis: After surviving a fatal accident that claimed the lives of five of men in a mine shaft, Harry Warden performed a horrific killing spree on Valentines night in the town of Harmony, killing 22 people before he was shot to death.
Why You Should See It: Early screening reports have said there is more sex, limbs, and buckets of blood than one can handle. The 3-D gimmick is the only reason this is on my list. If implemented right it should be a great time at the movies.
