Popcorn With Zombie Part 1.

Hey guys. Since Roldan is MIA, I'll be your friendly neighborhood host for a while. Hope you're not sick of me (yet).

Alright, Entertainment Weekly has publishes 20 movies coming out this fall that they just can't wait to see. Let's check em' out and see if Zombie (and you) agrees.

Nine
release date: 09-09-09

Tim Burton? - Check.
Timur Bekmembetov? - Check.
Oscar winner Shane Acker? - Check.

Honesty this is one of the most anticipated movie for Zombie. It has everything that you'll ever wish for. Three big names, magnificent voice talents, and cool release date.

What else do you want?

Ticket to the movie? - Check.








The Informant
release date: 18-09-09

ZOMG! Matt Damon!

I can hear Roldan screaming already.

Will I see it?

Yes, for Matt's packing up extra fat for the role and his goofy look in the poster.





Jennifer's Body
release date: 18-09-09

Megan Fox, please eat me.

Will I see it?

Are you kidding? It's Megan Fox. With the word body in the title and the teen horror flick premise, I won't think twice.

MUST SEE!











Shutter Island
release date: 02-10-09

Martin Scorsese and Leornardo Dicaprio, two names that never fails to deliver. With a noir feel to it, this one hold some promises.

Will I see it?

Yes, for Leo-D creepy stare.













Capitalism: A love Story
release date: 02-10-09

Michael Moore and his latest documentary on America.

Will I see it?

I think I'll sit this one out cos' it's too smart for me. Besides, I don't know why Michael Moore and I can't be friends.





Couples Retreat
release date: 09-10-09

Vince Vaughn plus many other big names thrown into the mix. Tropical paradise, couples, sandy beaches, couples, Vince Vaughn, couples. Did i mention there are a lot of couples?

Will I see it?

Most of you might disagree with me. But this is one of the movie in the list that did not catch my interest one bit. Maybe it's because of Vince Vaughn...I don't know. Used to like his work tho, but meh, not anymore.




Zombieland
release date: 09-10-09

Finally a zombie movie and a very good one too. Trailer looks good. It kinda remind me of Rodriguez's Planet Terror. This one will be a gut busting ride.

Will I see it?

Definitely! Oh my, look how big Abigail Breslin is now.












The Road
release date: 16-10-09

It is always nice to visit post apocalyptic world (in a creepy way of course). And to top it off, it's based on a Pulitzer winning novel by none other than Cormac McCarthy (author of No Country For Old Men). Should the movie follow closely to the book, then we're going to see some disturbing and really messed up stuff.

Will I see it?

Yes. I am always a sucker for post apocalypse movie.









Where The Wild Things Are
release date: 16-10-09

Okay, I have a confession to make. The monsters illustration used to creep the hell out of me (still do).

Anyway, this year as I said in previous posts, is the year for book adaptations. Joining the regiment is the ever popular Maurice Sendak's creepy ass (to me that is) Where The Wild Things Are.

Will I see it?

Although I am a bit reluctant but yes, I will see it. The movie probably going to give me nightmares for days (might be for the entire week) but since it is one of the most anticipated movie this year, I'll watch it.






A Christmas Carol
release date: 06-11-09

Another book adaptation to the addition of this fall's movie. Who does not know this book must be an alien. Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey team up to bring one of the great classic ever made by the great man himself ,Charles Dicken, to the big screen in glorious 3D.

Will I watch it?

Yes, Jim Carrey makes a perfect Ebeneezer Scrooge.










That's it guys, the first part for this fall's most anticipated movie. Be sure to check in back later for the second part of the list.

This is Zombie signing out.

Jackson's District

Peter Jackson. Who does not know that name after the larger than life success of Tolkien's Lord of The Ring Series brought to life on the big screen. But we have not heard of Jackson for quite some time. There are the rumors about him producing Halo with Neill on the director seat, but that, as you guys know it, have been just another history. This year we heard from him again and in two great looking movies.

One is based on Alice Sebold's popular novel, The Lovely Bones whereby we see Jackson on the director's chair. From the early looks, The Lovely Bones look pretty solid. Great actors, nice panoramic shots and awesome score, is indeed worth a try. However I haven't receive any news or updates regarding this movie, and the hype-meter is not all that high. But don't be surprised, this movie might be this year's shocker.

Another project with Jackson's name plastered on it is the highly acclaimed District 9. Long before the release of its official trailer, people was already talking about it. Started from a short film by Neill Blomkamp, the concept seemed to caught Jackson's interest. and he agreed to produce a full length movie with Neill as the director and himself on the producer seat. From all the positive reviews and praises this movie received, I'm guessing that District 9 will be one of 2009 favorites.

Since stirring the world with his three short clips about Halo entitled landfall, Neill's works have piqued much interest from people. And he should, in my opinion. District 9 is not merely your average alien movie or otherwise rotten tomatoes won't give it a 100 percent and labeled it as 'fresh'.

Be sure to catch two of Jackson's works this year.

The Lovely Bones

District 9

Neill Original Short Film - Alive In Joberg

More Neill, Halo - Landfall

Spielberg Wants Master Chief.

HALO project to the big screen has been stalled for quite some time. From Jerry Bruckheimer to Peter Jackson, Master Chief appearance is yet to be confirmed. Neill Blomkamp and Peter Jackson won't be in for HALO. That's for sure, since they have their own alien movie (and a very good one too...positive reviews all around folks).

It appears that Master Chief, one of the most iconic figure in modern gaming, will be left forever in the dark. That is until one man decided he wanted in and that man is an icon himself. Steven Spielberg is reported to have been engaging in an active negotiations develop the feature film adaptation. Yes, Steven Spielberg.

After he loses Transformers to Paramount, maybe this guy planning to have HALO as a stepping stone for his new independant studio. But hey, whatever his motives might be, I am thrilled with this news. There is no other person that is better in the producer seat for HALO than Steven Spielberg.

With him taking active role in negotiation, we can finally finish the fight with Master Chief and Cortana on the big screen.

Let's just hope that Spielberg won't cast Shia as Master Chief...just kidding.

"Damn those ET's,"
said Master Chief after destroying a covenant ship.

Darren Shan Joins The Vampire Lot.

It seems that this fall will witness vampires roaming the theaters. Besides the twilight second installment, Cirque Du Freak will be joining the vamps lineups. And, my good friends and neighbours, if you check out the line-ups for the rest of this year, it appears that novels are springing to life. We have a good number of adaptation coming out this year such as Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones and if the release date is not pushed back, we might catch Cormac McCarthy's The Road as well. What an interesting scenario for the movie scene this year.

Anyway, back to Cirque Du Freak. I, was a fan once (until I kinda lose interest in the final quarter of the saga) and frankly admitted that this is one of the movie I wanted to see. Although adaptations rarely celebrates success, but I am intrigued with Darren Shan. How will they crammed three books into two hours movie? That, I would like to see (FYI - Darren Shan or Cirque Du Freak were divided into four parts with each parts consisting of three books). I've heard complaints about the movie not sticking to original plot (so did with all books adaptation) but I am not against the decision to tweak Darren Shan. Maybe, the fine-tune will help to eliminate problems with the book. I hope it will or I might stop seeing the movie right after the vampire assistant.

So check out the trailer. It looks good, featuring few known names such as JC Reily, Salma Hayek, Ken Watanabe and not forgetting Josh Hutcherson. The movie seems to be less darker than the book, more comical and somewhat light-hearted - which is good, because we don't need another serious and brooding vampire story. As you all know, Cirque Du Freak is written for kids (a bit goosebump-ish if you ask me) but how about the movie? I think they'll strive for something in between childish and seriousness. But that just me. We will just have to wait and see how it will turn out.

Cirque Du Freak will be hitting the cinema this fall.

This is Zombie, signing out.

P/s: Is it just me that the trailer seems a bit Tim Burton-esque with the shots and everything? What do you think?

Zombie Youtubers

What happens when apocalypse made its way to Youtube? Well, you get the fastest rising video with lots of view of course. And, this is no ordinary apocalypse either, it's zombie attacks! A hilarious zombie-calypse now is on youtube.

Featuring your favorite Youtube celebs; sxephil, shanedawson, kassemg, shaycarl, lisanova, davedays, whatadayderek, thebdonski, rawn; this might be one of the biggest collaboration ever. I guaranteed that you'll enjoy all three minutes of it. Why not? It has all the big names in it. Also, whatthebuck and iJustine guest starred in the vid. So, check it out guys. Happy watching and don't forget to support the station. What's the station? Watch the vid and find out.

Watch out Fred, The Station is coming.