A To Z Blogger Challenge: Day 9 - I Is For Immortals

Hey gang. Day 9 is underway, and I thought I would pick a more modern movie that I truly enjoyed as the topic for today's pick. Immortals by Tarsem Singh was a visually stunning film... but it is also exactly what I hope for from a film coming out of Hollywood these days. Why? Well, it is simply the originality vs remake/reboot argument. Greek Mythology has been used in films a ton... making a film based on Greek mythology wouldn't necessarily be original. Yet Tarsem takes a few familiar characters from the mythology books and then crafts a truly original story out of it. On the other hand you have Clash of the Titans 1 & 2, marketed as a remake/reboot of an early 80s classic that isn't even very similar to the original at all. The studio took a new version of the story of Perseus and instead of calling 'War of The Gods' and having it be original, they slapped the 'Clash' name on it and shoe horned in some nods to the first film in the hopes of cashing in. It is sad. Anyway, Immortals is one of those rare moments when a director gets to make 'his or her' movie, and it works for me. The future Superman, Henry Cavill, is great. Mickey Rourke is a fantastic bad guy. But the highlight from a woman's standpoint has to be the lovely Freida Pinto as the oracle priestess Phaedra. She gives a solid performance and looks fantastic, and she fits the look of the film that Singh strives to achieve with the film to a T. If you haven't seen this one, get on it. It is pretty great. You can check out other participants in the A to Z Blogger Challenge by clicking here, and you can see the lovely Freida Pinto's pics after the jump....

2 Different Trailers For 'The Man of Steel', From Each One Of Superman's Pops!!!

One of the things that pissed me off the other day way that when I went to The Dark Knight Rises I was hosed on the new Superman trailer. I am not the hugest Supes fan but I am a fan of Zack Snyder, and so I will give him the benefit of the doubt with this one. It is sporting a strong cast, most notably in the area of Superman's two dads. Pa Kent is being played by Kevin Costner & Jor - El is being played by Russell Crowe. These are both guys that I absolutely adore and would pretty much watch act in anything, so if these are the two guys that shape young Henry Cavill's mind as Superman then I am definitely down from the start.   They have released two separate teaser trailers for the film,each showing the same footage but featuring different voice-overs from each of Superman's dads. pretty cool way to draw attention to the film a full year before it is released. Catch both of the trailers after the jump.

Immortals, The Alternative To Clash Of The Titans

When they rebooted the 'Clash of the Titans' franchise, I was a bit confused. While I loved the original (sure it was cheesy... but it was great!!!) I didn't see the need to rehash the story. That was not the first time a version of Greek Mythology had been told on the big screen, and surely it wouldn't be the last. Then the reboot came out, and the story was completely different then the original. So why share the title? That made me confused as well. Then I heard news of visionary director, Tarsem, wanting to take on the Greek Mythology angle for his next movie... and I knew that I would get my wish. Looks like this one will be a good one!

Here is the official synopsis for the film:
This past weekend at Wondercon 2011 Tarsem introduced 5 new posters featuring key characters from the film. Henry Cavill, the new Superman, will be the lead hero named Theseus. His main adversary will be King Hyperion, played by Mickey Rourke. The posters that were released are of Theseus and four of the gods featured in the film. Enjoy:

In Immortals, the ruthless King Hyperion (Rourke) leads his bloodthirsty army on a murderous rampage across Greece to find a deadly weapon that will destroy humanity. A mortal chosen by Zeus named Theseus (Cavill) must lead the fight against Hyperion and his evil army with the fate of mankind and the Gods at stake.

Cavill as Theseus

Isabel Lucas as Athena

Daniel Sharman as Ares

Kellan Lutz as Poseiden

Luke Evans as Zeus

'Immortals' opens November 11th, 2011... I'll be there at midnight!!!

Amy Adams Is Lois Lane... And I Never Wanted To Be Superman More in My Entire Life!!!

I was a bit skeptical to run this story until it was 100% verified, but it seems that Amy Adams has been tapped to play Lois Lane in the 'Superman' reboot film by Zack Snyder. I think this is wonderful since I worship the ground that this hot piece of ginger ass walks on and love to see her in anything. Shit, Snyder could have made her Superman himself if he wanted to and I would be on board for this puppy. Yeah, I love her.

Adams joins a very intriguing cast that features Henry Cavill as Supes, Kevin Costner & Diane Lane as Ma & Pa Kent, and a yet to be determined villain. No word on whether Nuclear Man from Superman 4 will be back... but if he is lets hope he uses his nuclear power to melt Adam's top off and let us catch a look at those fabulous ta-ta's.

Yeah, I know. Adams, a short red head, looks a lot different then the traditional Lois Lane of the comics (tall, skinny and dark haired). But Lane was always a spitfire, and Adams showed she can play a loudmouth in her Oscar nominated role from The Fighter. I like the choice, but then again I am blinded by whether the carpet matches the pubes on Adams. What do you guys think? tell us in the comment section below.

I Have A Whole New Respect For Kristen Stewart

Wow... just wow. I never thought those words would come out of my mouth. I have made fun of the single-emotioned Kristen Stewart for a long time here on CCD. As someone who read the Twilight books (yeah, I read em... so what? They are good!!!) and seen the movies, I can not understand why this young actress that is making crazy paper and starring in a huge franchise is always looking so sad... it don't make any sense. While she may not have any other emotion other then emo, she does have impeccable common sense.

What am I babbling about, you ask? Well, it seems that Zack Snyder had wanted K Stew for Lois Lane in his new Superman reboot/relaunch to appear alongside opposite of the recently cast Henry Cavill. Really? Why? I don't see it... and neither does Kristen. Check out what the Daily News has to say:

 According to the New York Daily News, Stewart met with Snyder and his producer/wife Deborah to discuss the role. Snyder didn’t formally offer the role to her, but had “definite interest.” Stewart, however “ultimately passed” indicating she was “caught off guard” by the success of Twilight and wanted to concentrate on “smaller, independent films.” The best part is that the News reports Snyder felt “slighted” by the actress and that she “wasted his time.” When contacting Stewart’s publicist, all they would say was that she “did not read for the role” which could easily mean she took a meeting. Snyder’s people didn’t comment.

So Snyder wanted her for the role, and she went to hear the pitch, but immediately told him no thank you. And now he is pissy. Guess what? I think that was really brave of her. First of, Superman would have been a payday for her. Like it or not, she is an established box office draw. She would have got some big bucks either up front or on the back end. But she did not like the part. Good for her. As for not wanting to get involved in another franchise, I ask you this: Can you blame her? This whole Twilight experience must have been quite trying and exhausting. When it's all said and done, this has been her whole life for like 5 years. I'm glad she is trying to make different types of movies.. I for one loved her 'Adventureland'. Lastly, I think K Stew is a hottie... I truly love her emo ass!!! But by not casting her, it opens the door for a ton of young hot actresses to play the role of Lois Lane. Three of CCD's former OHC's (Obscure Hot Chicks) of the day, Emily Browning, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Jennifer Lawrence are all being considered... as well as ever other actress in Hollywood. This could be a career maker for someone...

All in all, I respect K Stew for saying "Thanks but no thanks". Now only if she could get Nic Cage to start doing the same... if she could do that, I would love her even more!!!

This Is The Superman.... Really???

So, according to E! Online actor Henry Cavill (most notably of Tudors fame) has been cast as the new Man of Steel in Zack Snyder's reboot of the Superman franchise. He is also appearing in the visually stunning director Tarsem's upcoming film Immortals. I really trust Snyder (considering how good 300 & Watchmen were), and Christopher "I am amazing" Nolan is the producer... so I'm sure this is fine. But to be honest with you, I don't know how I feel about this one... I kinda liked True Blood's Joe Manganiello (Alcide the werewolf) for the part better. What do you guys think? Does Mr. Cavill have what it takes to be Clark Kent/Superman? Let us know in the comment section below.