TMT's Movie Moan - It's the Oscars, Baby!

On this week's Movie Moan, Phil and Jamie make their crazy-ass predictions going against conventional wisdom - at least in the "Best Actor" race. As well as bemoaning the fact that we won't be hearing Peter Gabriel singing his brilliant song "Down to Earth" from Wall-E as well as the fact that Slumdog Millionaire has all but secured the "Best Picture" and "Best Director" awards.

Meanwhile in film-news, our heroes discuss the latest development in the ever-going Superman drama. It looks like the sequel to Superman Returns is in fact now happening and under the new working title Superman Unleashed. And Phil throws up possible ideas for what the sequel might be about.

Also on docket is Linda Hamilton's voice-work work on Terminator: Salvation, the ever-changing Nottingham..err..Robin Hood and how Ridley Scott can never make up his damn mind. All of that, and Phil and Jamie's not giving a shit about the Twilight sequels or Jonny Quest on this week's Movie Moan!

TMT's Movie Moan - It's the Oscars, Baby!

TMT'S Movie Moan: Episode 5

On this week's show, Phil and Jamie discuss Christopher Nolan directing his sci-fi action thriller Inception next and what this means for Batman III. Also on docket is the rumor of a Wachowski-helmed Superman trilogy - Jamie's not buying it and Phil just doesn't care anymore (i.e. he just wants to see another Superman film released, dammit!)

Our hosts also dive into the latest casting rumors for The Flash, newly-released trailers for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Inglorious Basterds, The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3 and Angels & Demons, and whether or not Quentin Tarantino will be able to win back audiences after Death Proof with his WWII epic.

Jamie does his George Lucas impression - much to Phil's shock and delight. Meanwhile, Phil can't help but bring up his love for all things related to Akiva Goldsman, and much more.

So please join us for this week's latest edition of Movie Moan. And remember, next week is our "Oscar Prediction Edition" where our hosts will prove how right (or, more likley wrong) they'll call this year's Academy Awards ceremony!

TMT's Movie Moan: Episode 5

Jason Cuts Up Competition On Friday

Although the reviews seem to be mixed, Jason Vorhees is putting asses in the seats and cutting the competition down to size. Call it a remake, reboot, or quasi-sequel but we're going to have to call it a box office success as "Friday the 13th" pulled in 19.3 Million on it's opening night. Warner Bros/New Line should be laughing all the way to the bank by the end of the weekend as early estimates point to 50 Million plus for the Michael Bay produced slasher film.

Update on Tue, February 17, 2009 by Peter Georgiou

Weekend Actuals (Feb. 13 - 16)

1 Friday the 13th $40,570,365
2 He's Just Not That Into You $19,518,465
3 Taken $18,985,260
4 Confessions of a Shopaholic $15,066,360
5 Coraline $14,783,157
6 Paul Blart: Mall Cop $10,983,319
7 The International $9,331,739
8 The Pink Panther 2 $8,513,476
9 Slumdog Millionaire $7,284,808
10 Push $6,863,022

Kevin James Is "The Zookeeper"

Kevin James is turning in his security badge for a khaki zookeper ensemble according to a report from Variety. After winning a bidding war last April for Jay Sherick's and David Ronn's spec script "The Zookeeper", MGM is aiming for a Summer 09 start date with Frank Coraci behind the lense.

In a reteam of "Blart" producers, Happy Madison's producing with James and Jeff Sussman through their Hey Eddie shingle and Todd Garner through his Broken Road banner.

"Zookeeper," penned by Jay Scherick and David Ronn, centers on a lonely zookeeper who decides to leave his job because he can't meet a girl, leading to intervention by the zoo's animals.

I have always been a big Kevin James fan following him from his standup to King of Queens. I'm happy he is now getting the opportunity to bring his brand of physical comedy to the big screen. I think the success of Paul Blart: Mall Cop, which is ready to crack 100 Million at the box office, will deliver a lot of opportunities to the big burly fellow's doorstep.

One, Two, Freddy's Coming For You

Just as our favorite hockey masked slasher is about to hit the big screen another one of our slasher friends is making headlines. Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes & New Line are in the midst of promoting Jason Vorhees return in their remake of Friday The 13th but they still have had some time for Freddy Krueger.

Just yesterday Hollywood Reporter's Risky Biz Blog reported that music video director Samuel Bayer would be directing the upcoming installment of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Now El Mayimbe of Latino Review is reporting that they just might have found their Freddy.

You know who Platinum Dunes is looking at for the role of Freddy Krueger?

According to my guys...

JACKIE EARLE HALEY

Isn't this the dude who was in a version of "Bad News Bears"? El Mayimbe makes a crack that Haley looks like Vic from Screenrant, maybe they should give Vic a call to stand in as a stunt double.

Jonah Hill Flips Through A "Handbook"

The good people at Variety are reporting that Universal Pictures has thrown down seven figures for a script called "The Adventurer's Handbook". The comedy already has Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzmen and production is slated to begin in later in 2009.

"The Adventurer's Handbook" is a comedy in which a quartet of pals go on a global adventure, inspired by the hardcore stories of explorers whose tales are chronicled in Conefrey's book.

Hill continues to make a name for himself in the world that is comedic film. Michael Cera is following a similar path and I hope the two can avoid becoming yesterday's news and succumbing to "Ben Stiller Syndrome". I is hard to fathom that these two would ever become unfunny and repetative but stranger things have happened, just ask "The Heartbreak Kid".

Just Not That Into Liam

Last weekend Jennifer Anniston and company pushed Liam Neeson's "Taken "into the second spot with their hit "He's Just Not That Into You". Another romantic comedy, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" will provide some direct competition. "Friday the 13th" will look to slash its way to the top along with Clive Owen's "The International".

Weekend Actuals (Feb. 6 - Feb 8)

1 He's Just Not That Into You $27,785,487
2 Taken $20,547,346
3 Coraline $16,849,640
4 The Pink Panther 2 $11,588,150
5 Paul Blart: Mall Cop $10,884,825
6 Push Sum. $10,079,109
7 Slumdog Millionaire $7,177,270
8 Gran Torino $7,155,339
9 The Uninvited $6,262,651
10 Hotel for Dogs $5,711,229

Paul Blart Gets "Taken"

Last weekend (Jan. 30 - Feb 1) the jolly Kevin James was not able to fend off an armed and dangerous Liam Neeson as Taken shot down Paul Blart: Mall Cop to the #2 slot to win the weekend.

Weekend Actuals (Jan. 30 – Feb 1)

1 Taken $24,717,037
2 Paul Blart: Mall Cop $13,872,751
3 The Uninvited $10,325,824
4 Hotel for Dogs $8,632,740
5 Gran Torino $8,232,278
6 Slumdog Millionaire $7,628,713
7 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans $7,581,272
8 New in Town $6,741,530
9 My Bloody Valentine $4,479,662
10 Inkheart $3,721,492

TMT's Movie Moan: Episode 4

Welcome to the 4th episode of Movie Moan. Join Phil Gee and Jamie Williams as they rant and rave about the film news of the week.

TMT's Movie Moan: Episode 4

TMT's Movie Moan: Episode 3

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Movie Moan. Join Phil Gee and Jamie Williams as they rant and rave about the film news of the week.

TMT's Movie Moan: Episode 3