Michael Chabon on board to write Disney's MAGIC KINGDOM

Disney’s MAGIC KINGDOM is quickly coming together, and all the puzzle pieces are seemingly falling into place. We found out not too long ago that Jon Favreau was brought on board as the director, but the writer of the film has been a mystery up until this point.

Several months ago, there was word that Michael Chabon could be brought on as the scribe. That word ended up being a reality, as Disney has officially hired him for the job.

Very little is known about the plot for MAGIC KINGDOM, other than that it will take place at Disney’s flagship theme park. Favreau and Chabon have reportedly spent time at the Anaheim theme park, most likely conceptualizing with the film. This won’t be Chabon’s first time working for Disney either, as he helped out on the Snow White project THE ORDER OF THE SEVEN and the upcoming sci-fi film JOHN CARTER. Continue reading “Michael Chabon on board to write Disney's MAGIC KINGDOM” →

COWBOYS & ALIENS gets a poster

COWBOYS & ALIENS has all the workings to be one of the coolest films we have seen in quite awhile. The title alone proves that the film has it all, and Daniel Craig’s involvement only sweetens the deal even further.

Now we have the first poster for the film, which shows that they are taking this film exactly in the direction most of us want it to go. Hit the break to see the full poster. Continue reading “COWBOYS & ALIENS gets a poster” →

First Look: COWBOYS & ALIENS set photo

Jon Favreau’s COWBOYS & ALIENS is rapidly approaching, and fan excitement is ever-growing with every bit of news that comes out about the project. The film is in the process of prepping for shooting, and is currently in screen tests, but we are already getting our first glimpse as to what the look of the film will be like.

Thanks to Favreau’s own Twitter, we have our first look as to what the costumes will look like in the film. Check out the first set photo after the break! Continue reading “First Look: COWBOYS & ALIENS set photo” →

Paul Dano joins the already stellar COWBOYS & ALIENS cast

It seems like every day we are hearing about some really great actor or actress being added to the cast of COWBOYS & ALIENS. The film is Jon Favreau’s latest after IRON MAN 2, and already has a cast that includes Daniel Craig, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, and of course the unforgettable Harrison Ford.

Now you can also count Paul Dano in, as he has officially joined the cast. Continue reading “Paul Dano joins the already stellar COWBOYS & ALIENS cast” →

Louis Leterrier on a shortlist to direct THE AVENGERS?

There’s really no telling how close we are to an announcement on who will be directing THE AVENGERS. Cries by fanboys everywhere (myself included) were pleading for Jon Favreau to take the job, but he announced he will only be executive producer. After that, talk of directors dispelled mostly, until now. While speaking to Ain’t It Cool, THE INCREDIBLE HULK director Louis Leterrier said he might be on board.

You can check out what he had to say after the jump! Continue reading “Louis Leterrier on a shortlist to direct THE AVENGERS?” →

Robert Downey Jr. thinks ALIENS are out and HOLMES 2 is in

Everybody loves Robert Downey Jr., and it is easy to understand why. He is a phenomenal actor, he is very funny, and he picks roles extremely well. Now that his schedule is so busy, it’s a lot harder for him to do every project he wants. This is a classic case of that, but it’s probably for the best.

Robert Downey Jr. was set to start filming for Jon Favreau’s next movie, COWBOYS & ALIENS, this summer. Downey has now pulled out of that project, as he will be starring in SHERLOCK HOLMES 2, which should start filming in June. No word yet who will replace Downey in COWBOYS. Continue reading “Robert Downey Jr. thinks ALIENS are out and HOLMES 2 is in” →

Three new IRON MAN 2 photos!

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IRON MAN 2 is fast approaching, and at this point Marvel will do anything to get our attention (you’ve always had my attention, Marvel!) to remind us how awesome this movie is going to be. At this point is just a waiting game till we get a trailer.

Today is the first day since Monday that we haven’t received a viral ad, but Marvel did put out these three production stills. These pictures are nothing groundbreaking, but it seems that they are trying to reassure the fanbase that the film will still be heavily character focused and not just explosions. This is the right move, because it is definitely working. The charm of the first film is really what sold it for me. They captured Tony Stark perfectly, it made the inner Marvel fan-boy in me squeal (no comment if I actually squealed).

You can check out the other two pictures after the jump! Continue reading “Three new IRON MAN 2 photos!” →

New IRON MAN 2 viral is in print

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A lot of details are starting to come out about IRON MAN 2 in preparation for the film’s May 7th release date. The marketing team has been releasing a lot of posters lately; first they released one revealing War Machine, and then they released one focused on Whiplash. Now, it looks like the viral campaign for the film is in full force. It looks to me like they are trying to capitalize on Whiplash’s obsession with Stark, because the clipping above looks a lot like the backdrop of the Whiplash poster.

See the rest of the viral ad after the jump! Continue reading “New IRON MAN 2 viral is in print” →