Terry O'Quinn on the shortlist for Lex Luthor?

Now this is a rumor I can get behind.  According to SupermanSupersite.com, LOST alum Terry O'Quinn is on Warner Bros' shortlist to play Lex Luthor in the upcoming Batman Vs. Superman.  

Over the last several months, many actors have been mentioned as being up for the role of greatest criminal mind of our time, including Mark Strong and Bryan Cranston.  

Cranston has since denied the rumor, opting to act in a play which begins next month.  Truthfully, while Strong is a good actor and would do justice to the role with the right script, the fact that he was in 2011's Green Lantern misfire as the main villian, probably removes him from realistic contention.  Many people are focusing on the fact that nearly every bald actor in Hollywood has been "considered" for Luthor. While this may be true when reading most internet message boards, I'll come right out and say baldness is not a necessity. Getting a great actor, one capabable of a wide array of emotions, needs to be at the forefront.  

As anyone who has seen any episode of LOST will tell you, O'Quinn is an actor capable of making the audience empathise and also feel complete malice and hatred for his character.  I loved and hated John Locke at the same time, which is quite a feat for any actor to pull off.

Let's hope Warner Bros.is seriously looking at O'Quinn as an option for Lex.  Because, no one tells John Locke what he can't do!

Character Poster For "The Lego Movie" - Morgan Freeman Is Vitruvius

The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

New "The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug" Banner

The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Four Character Posters For "Divergent"

In a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.

Character Poster for "The LEGO Movie" - Charlie Day Is Benny

The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Two New Names Emerge for Nightwing Role in 'Batman/Superman' Film

Just yesterday, we reported Adam Driver (HBO's Girls) was the frontrunner for the Dick Grayson AKA Nightwing role in the still untitled, Batman/Superman film.  It was said that Driver was thought to be a serious contender but that two other unknown names were still being considered as well.

This morning, we seemingly have clarification of who those two names are:

Penn Badgley and Erza Miller.

Let's start with Badgley.

His most famous stint was on the CW's Gossip Girl (which he doesn't seem exactly proud of) along with 2009's remake of The Stepfather.  He's been getting good buzz for his work in the drama pic, Greetings from Tim Buckley, so it seems he's trying to get better, quality work in Hollywood.  In terms of looks, he definitely fits the Nightwing profile:  dark hair, 5'10'' (Badgley's listed at 5'9'' actually), as well as being only 27 years-old.  If picked, not a bad choice, but not a great one either.

Which brings me to the second name mentioned above, Erza Miller.

I took notice of this guy in last year's The Perks of Being a Wallflower and the dude definitely has extreme acting talent.  He also got critical raves for the previous year's We Need to Talk About Kevin, where he played an emotionally troubled teen.  He just turned 21 years-old, which might play against him, but he's 5'11'' and definitely has the physical potential to fulfill the role.  The other knock against him might be his lack of voice presence, which still sounds more like a teenager than a man.

If I had to rank 'em, I'd say Miller, Driver, Badgley, with Driver still being the likely choice even though I think Miller would be great in the role.

Who do you think should play Nightwing?

Sound off below.

Source:  Superhero Movie News 

Confirmed Actors/Actresses Testing for Sarah Connor & Kyle Reese in 'Terminator', Tom Hardy Eyed for John Connor

Well it looks like that story that came out a few days back was pretty much right on the money.

Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Brie Larson (21 Jump Street), and Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) are indeed testing for the role of Sarah Connor in the Terminator reboot, to be directed by Alan Taylor (Thor: The Dark World) and to be released summer 2015.

However, the names that came up in regards to the male actors testing for the role of John Connor were sort of half right.

Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy) is indeed screen testing, yet not for John Connor, but the role of Kyle Reese.  Boyd Holbrook (The Host) is reportedly not involved at all, but new names of Taylor Kitsch (Battleship) and Nicholas Hoult (Jack the Giant Slayer) are coming in as well.

Along with this, it's said director Taylor has his eye on none other than Tom Hardy to portray the role of John Connor, even though no meeting has taken place yet.

The plot of this reboot is also starting to take shape with the confirmation of Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to his signature role, playing the T-800 sent back to protect Sarah Connor over a time-spanning story as she grows up.

How this is all suppose to work with Arnold pushing 70 I have no idea.

I'm still under the belief that somehow the makers behind this flick - Annapurna Pictures, Skydance Productions, Paramount - want this film to mirror what Star Trek did in 2009 by reinventing a franchise but keeping the original storyline apart of it too.  Basically, expect some type of appearance by both Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn as the older versions of their characters, respectively.

We should know soon who has been casted as the film is expected to start filming early next year.

Source:  Heath Vision , Justin Kroll Twitter

Guess Who The Frontrunner for Nightwing Is in 'Batman vs. Superman'? This Guy.

That's right.

That 29 year-old odd looking character you see there is Adam Driver (I've posted a more flattering picture below).  He's an Emmy nominated actor on HBO's Girls while also having appeared in feature films such as Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar as well as Steven Speilberg's Lincoln.

He is reportedly the frontrunner - along with two other other unknown actors - for the role of Dick Grayson aka Nightwing (formerly Robin), in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel follow-up, the tentatively titled Batman vs. Superman.

Driver would portray the estranged partner of Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman, who is apparently going to be a more tired, weary hero, pushing mid to late 40s.

I have to say I actually like this guy in the role if only because he's an outside-the-box choice who is known more for his acting talents than his physical looks (though at 6'3'', the dude ain't no slouch).

We'll keep you posted on further developments as we can expect by the new year to have official casting, both for this role and the reported appearance of Wonder Woman as well.

Source:  The Wrap

STAR WARS: EPISODE VII In Theaters December 2015 in 3D

 

Well, well, well, it appears that the May tradition of Star Wars films is about to be broken with the latest announcement that Star Wars: Episode VII will release December 18, 2015. Meaning that it will make more money than anything ever made in the history of the world, *and* in 3D.

"We're very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture," said Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.

 Star Wars.com had the skinny on this, which comes just after the announcement last moth that Lawrence Kasdan will be replacing Michael Ardnt as screen-writer with the J.J. Abrams money machine as director.

Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by J. J. Abrams (Super 8, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek)and is being scripted by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi). Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, with Tommy Harper (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Jack Ryan, Star Trek Into Darkness) and Jason McGatlin (Tintin, War of the Worlds) serving as executive producers. John Williams is returning to score Star Wars: Episode VII.

The release also noted filming will commence in 2014 at Pinewood Studios.

Still no plot or casting confirmations; but expect to return to a galaxy far, far away December 18, 2015. 

The New Robocop Trailer is Not Bad!

The Robocop do-over still has that "Uh, why?" apprehension. Unless it matches the perfection of the 1987 film, it's never going to shake that. But I keep going back to one thing. Everything following the originating Paul Verhoeven masterwork was garbage. They took something intended as a one-and-done and turned it into a franchise with little idea of what made it work.

It helps that the new trailer is good. Everything about Samuel L. Jackson feels too... much. His character is supposed to be a right-winger in the vein of Limbaugh; so I'm assuming he will turn out to be evil, knowing the filmmakers' politics. The polished, black suit still hasn't completely won me over. Something feels awkward about Joel Kinnaman sitting on a desk bullshitting with partner-in-crime Michael Williams (It probably works within context).

But you have to hand it to them. They are slowly getting us to accept this.