Mom always said to think ahead! The owner of this boat certainly did when not only did they name it "Uh-oh!" but also wrote it upside down on the stern!
Even before the infamous horror movie was released, "Human Centipede" wasn't exactly a phrase that incited hunger. For those that saw the film though, the name itself stirs up horrifically disgusting imagery, which is why it's surprising that any company would willingly create a food product named after the disgusting franchise.
That being said, when you order a burger from Zombie Burger, you are already showing your support for the horror genre -and the Human Centipede actually looks pretty tasty. The three-piece slider bun features a different burger in each segment. I never would have thought that I would want to eat a Human Centipede, but I kind of want to now.
Lisa posted about Andy Stattmiller's amazingly cool The Big Lebowski nesting dolls before on Neatorama, but the rest of his nesting doll series are so awesome that we can't resist another post. Behold, Andy Stattmiller's pop culture-inspired nesting dolls:
The Avengers Nesting Dolls
That Hulk? Smashingly awesome! Stattmiller assembled the Avengers Nesting Dolls together with the following heroes: The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Vision, The Scarlet Witch, and The Wasp.
Stattmiller followed up his Avengers set with the villains version: Dr. Doom, Thanos, Kang the Conqueror, Ultron, Red Skull, Loki and The Leader.
He-Man Nesting Dolls
Who has the power ... to create awesome He-Man Nesting Dolls? Andy Stattmiller, that's who. Here are Skeletor, He-Man, Battlecat, She-Ra and Orko.
Pulp Fiction Nesting Dolls
These Pulp Fiction Nesting Dolls are much, much better than Royale with Cheese. From left to right: Marcellus Wallace, Vincent Vega, Jules Winnfield, Mia Wallace, Butch Coolidge, The Wolf and The Gimp.
Breaking Bad Nesting Dolls
Priced at $3,000 a set over at Gallery 1988, the only way we could afford one is to start a high-tech superlab! Featured are Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Mike Ehrmantraut, Saul Goodman, Skylar White with Baby Holly, Hank Schrader, Gustavo Fring, and Pink Teddy Bear.
Batman Nesting Dolls
Na na na na ... nesting dolls! Inspired by the 1960's Batman television series, Stattmiller's Batman nesting dolls feature Batman, Robin, The Joker, Batgirl, The Riddler, Alfred, Catwoman, and the Penguin.
Forest Gump Nesting Dolls
Forget chocolates! Life is like Forest Gump Nesting Dolls ... you never know what's inside a person. Well, actually, in this case: Forrest, Bubba, Jenny, Mamma, Liutenant Dan and Forrest Jr.
Street Fighter Nesting Dolls
Stattmiller's Street Fighter nesting dolls are so awesome that not even Zangief can crush them like sparrow's egg between his thighs! Zangief, E. Honda, Blanka, Guile, Ryu, Ken, Chun Li and Dhalsim are in this set.
No pop culture-inspired series is complete without Star Wars nesting dolls! The whole Empire and Rebel Alliance are here: Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Grand Moff Tarkin, TIE Fighter Pilot, Tusken Raider, Greedo and Jawa ...
... Chewbacca, Han Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2D2.
The bad guys: Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, Gamorrean Guard, Bib Fortuna, Max Rebo, EV-9D9, and Salacious B. Crumb. The good guys: Han Solo in Carbonite, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2.
Ghostbusters Nesting Dolls
Need nesting dolls? Who ya gonna call? Stattmiller painted the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler and Slimer in this Ghostbusters nesting doll set.
Robin Williams Nesting Dolls
It's Robin inside of Robin inside of Robin! Stattmiller paid tribute to the late comedian with this 8-piece nesting doll set featuring Robin in characters from Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Fisher King, Death to Smoochy, Good Morning Vietnam, Mork and Mindy, and Aladdin.
You’ve probably seen our guide to DC’s upcoming films by now, but what about Marvel’s upcoming releases? We’ve now created a list of some of the most anticipated films coming from the Marvel cinematic universe. If you’ve been aching to learn more about these future hits, look no further!
Please enjoy the list that follows and we hope you post your thoughts, concerns, and opinions in the comments section below!
Ant-Man
What We Know: Unlike in the comics, the film’s Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), the genius behind the Ant-Man suit and those famous shrinking Pym particles, will not be portraying the superhero himself. Rather, Pym will recruit a small-time crook named Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), who will become Ant-Man. As to how the two characters initially cross paths, the only thing known to be fact is that Pym hires Lang to do an unknown job for him. Fortunately, the wait is nearly over as the film is just one month away from release! Marvel’s Ant-Man hits theaters on July 17, 2015!
What We’re Excited About: We’re very excited about speculation surrounding the Wasp’s role in the film as Hope van Dyne has been confirmed to be Hank Pym’s daughter in the film. Portrayed by Evangeline Lily, it is currently unknown whether or not Hope will become the Marvel superhero Wasp, however, her new hairstyle is quite suspicious. We’ll just have to wait and see for that one! We’re also, of course, very excited to see actor Corey Stoll’s performance as the infamous Darren Cross, a.k.a. the supervillain Yellow Jacket!
What We Know: The Fantastic Four reboot already sounds like a hit to us, so we’re very excited about it! Actor Miles Teller has been chosen to portray Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, in the upcoming blockbuster and we’re very interested to see how his youthful age plays a role in his character. Joining Teller will be Kate Mara as Sue Storm, a.k.a. The Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch, and Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm, a.k.a. The Thing. Very little is currently known about the plot but one thing is for sure. Dr. Doom has been confirmed to be the primary antagonist, and the tyrannical technopath will be portrayed by Toby Kebbell. After being pushed back multiple times, the Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released on August 7, 2015!
What We’re Excited About: There have been rumors flying around suggesting that although Dr. Doom will be the main supervillain in the reboot, he could have some backup. There have been reports that Doom’s infamous Doombots, miniature robots that are exact replicas of their creator, are to make their live-action debut in the film. Doom uses his technopathic abilities to control them, and it would be incredible to see them in action against the Fantastic Four in the movie!
What We Know: The upcoming Deadpool film has been talked about for years, but now it’s less than a year away! That’s right, the Deadpool movie everyone has been waiting for is being fast-tracked and is scheduled to hit theaters on February 12, 2016! While the details of the plot remain unclear, we do know that actor Ryan Reynolds has been confirmed to take the lead role once again. Although his portrayal of the character in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film didn’t fare well with fans and critics alike, we’re glad he’s been given another crack at the character and believe that he, along with director Tim Miller, will not disappoint. Additionally, the mutant Angel Dust has been confirmed for the film and she will be portrayed by MMA fighter and Haywire star Gina Carano. This is very exciting news because The Morlocks have never been seen on the big screen and Dust herself should bring adrenaline pumping action to the table! See what we did there?
What We’re Excited About: At this point, most of the upcoming Deadpool film is pure speculation, but if anything is to believed, the movie sounds pretty awesome to us. There is, however, one crucial aspect of the movie that is still up in the air. That would be the film’s rating. An R-Rating would definitely be the most appropriate for this character because of how deranged, gruesome, and violent he is, but the studio could make an attempt to bring the rating down to PG-13 to reach a wider audience. That being said, nobody at Fox has confirmed anything about the movie’s rating so don’t start sweating just yet! In other exciting news about the film, mentions of Colossus in the script suggest that he will be a supporting character, however, there is currently no actor for the part but don’t be surprised if an announcement is made soon. Oscar-winning Big Hero 6 actor T.J. Miller has been confirmed for a role in the Deadpool film but we don’t know who he will be playing yet. Miller is rumored to play Weasel, Deadpool’s partner in crime and weapons dealer. That would be the icing on the cake! Similarly, actress Morena Baccarin has been rumored to be the female lead in the film as well as Deadpool’s romantic interest. Baccarin is best known for her roles in The Firefly and Homeland. Last but certainly not least, actor Ed Skrein has also been confirmed for the film but we do not know his official role either. We do, however, know that Skrein will be portraying the central antagonist and speculation suggests that he will be none other than Francis, a.k.a. Ajax. He played a vital part in turning Wade Wilson into the scarred and maniacal Deadpool, so it would not come as a shock if it turned out to be true. Either way, we can’t wait!
What We Know: Joe and Anthony Russo return to direct Marvel’s crossover event, Captain America: Civil War, adapted from the classic story by Mark Millar!The movie’s plot will close out Marvel Cinematic Universe’s phase two and should be a jaw dropper. The basic premise of the comic book series will be present in the film as an unknown international incident forces new legislation that requires active superheroes to register with the government. Like any other issue, there are two sides to the coin as some are opposed and others are more than willing to comply. In the comics, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) becomes the face of the new regulation while Captain America is firmly against it. This inevitably leads to one of the biggest clash-of-the-titans events in history and poses only one question. Whose side are you on? Captain America: Civil War hits theaters on May 6, 2016.
What We’re Excited About: The difference in views between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers puts the two in direct conflict with each other and we’re very excited to see how that pressure ignites an all-out battle of the heroes. We also cannot wait to see how the story unfolds and how the Black Panther fits in. Although Marvel has confirmed that actor Chadwick Boseman will portray the Black Panther and that he will play a vital role in the film, we don’t yet know what his role will consist of and exactly how he will be tied into the plot. The rumor mill suggests that Black Panther will be caught in the middle of the debate, torn between both sides, which would be very interesting. Additionally, the search for the winter soldier continues as the Falcon will return as Cap’s partner in that mission. This could add even more tension between Steve and Tony because it was suggested in the previous film that when Bucky was brainwashed, he actually killed Stark’s parents as part of a Hydra mission. Tony is not going to be happy about that at all, which will give him yet another reason to oppose Captain America. To find out how some of the other characters including Black Widow, War Machine, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, Crossbones, and even Spider-Man will fit into the plot, we’ll just have to wait and see!
What We Know: As revealed by the title, the all powerful mutant named Apocalypse will be the main antagonist in the upcoming X-Men blockbuster and it looks incredible. The end credits scene after X-Men: Days of Future Past, revealed that Apocalypse, also known as En Sabah Nur, was once viewed as a god by the ancient Egyptians. Additionally, his name, which translates to “The First One,” also suggests that he was the first mutant on earth and that he has been around for a very long time. His many abilities include flight, super strength, telekinesis, teleportation, invulnerability, and others. Coupled with his plan to take over the mutant world, it sounds like the X-Men are going to have a very tough time with this villain. The film’s events have been confirmed to take place in the year 1983, a decade after those of X-Men: Days of Future Past. It has also been confirmed that members of the original cast as well as actors portraying their younger versions will both be present in the film. Furthermore, Nightcrawler is also set to make an appearance in the film, played by Kodi Smit-McPhee. Certain characters who are beloved members of the X-Men mythos will be making their on-screen debut including Psylocke and Jubilee. Other characters confirmed for the film include Angel, Gambit, and Quicksilver. Oscar Isaac has been confirmed to play the evil mutant in director Bryan Singer’s epic sequel and the film will open on May 27, 2016.
What We’re Excited About: As is the case for all of these films, there is a lot to be excited about for X-Men Apocalypse and because quite a bit is known about the ensemble of characters it will feature, we don’t know where to start! Firstly, we cannot wait to see Singer’s take on the story and how each new character will fit into the story. There are so many exciting routes he could take so that should be very interesting. We’re also very excited to see how Gambit’s introduction will ultimately lead into his own solo film in the near future. Apocalypse himself is sure to be a hit as he is arguably the most powerful and toughest villain the X-Men have ever had to face in the comics and movies alike. We don’t know about you, but we’re really looking forward to this film next year!
What We Know: The Gambit standalone film we’ve all been waiting for finally has a release date, and it’s not too far off. 2016 is proving to be the year of awesome X-films and the latest is none other than Gambit. Starring as Cajun, also known as Gambit, is Channing Tatum and the actor has revealed some very interesting tidbits about the film. According to Tatum, the movie will most likely be an origin story, however, it will feature a fresh new take on the character. The star also stated that newly announced director Rupert Wyatt, best known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes, is going down a much different path with the character than has ever been seen before, which sounds great to us. He also hinted at the possibility of exciting sequels, which sounds very promising as well. Gambit will be released on October 7, 2016.
What We’re Excited About: Although this is not the first time Gambit has appeared on the big-screen, this solo film is proving to be the most promising and most anticipated take on the famed character. Currently, nothing is known about the plot of the film aside from the fact that it will be significantly different from past iterations. We’re very much looking forward to what Channing Tatum will bring to the table as Gambit next year!
What We Know: Unfortunately, aside from the fact that actor Benedict Cumberbatch will star as the mighty sorcerer in Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster, Doctor Strange, not much is known about the film itself. The filmmaker who brought us the horror film Sinister, Scott Derrickson, will helm the project which is scheduled for release on November 4, 2016.
What We’re Excited About: Since Marvel’s famed sorcerer has never been seen on the big screen, we’re very excited for his debut next year. Additionally, we love the casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and cannot wait to see him in magic-wielding action!
What We Know: There are only a few things we know about the upcoming Wolverine 3 film set to debut in 2017. The title is not currently one of those things as the film remains untitled. Along with the undisclosed title, we know nothing about the film’s plot except for a vague bit of information provided by the star, Hugh Jackman. According to the actor, the film will draw concepts from multiple comic book story lines but the plot will focus on only one of them. We’re very much looking forward to this film and we’re sure more details will surface in the coming months.
What We’re Excited About: It has been rumored that Patrick Stewart will be joining Jackman in Wolverine 3 but the star neither confirmed nor denied that report. That would be a very interesting move and it would be exciting to see how Stewart would fit into the film’s plot. Whatever happens, we can’t wait for this movie!
What We Know: Since Marvel Studios is very, very good at keeping secrets, very little is known about the sequel to 2014’s unexpected smash hit, Guardians of the Galaxy. Due to its massive success both with critics and at the box office, it’s no surprise that Marvel wanted director James Gunn back to helm Guardians of the Galaxy 2. We can definitely expect all members of the fun-loving super-team to return including Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, and Groot. It is also highly probable that Nebula will return as she still has a bone to pick with Gamora as well as with the rest of the team. The director has also stated that Thanos may or may not play a small role in the film, depending on whether or not it would aid the story. It is likely that Thanos will make an appearance or at least be referenced in the film though he is not expected to play a main role in the plot. Either way, we’re looking forward to another incredible Guardians film which hits theaters on May 5, 2017!
What We’re Excited About: Taneleer Tivan, also known as The Collector, made a very shady debut in Thor: The Dark World and it seemed as though he took a neutral stance in Guardians of the Galaxy. It was revealed that he has an interest in collecting the six Infinity Stones, and depending on what side he’s on, that could be ugly for our favorite Marvel heroes. We’re also very excited to find out the true identity of Peter Quill’s father as that was perhaps the biggest cliffhanger in the last film. We know that his father is half alien and that he is part of a powerful and ancient “angel-like” race, which sounds pretty sweet. Director James Gunn actually confirmed that the manhunt for Star-Lord’s father will be a large part of the plot for Guardians 2 but it will not be the only aspect of the movie. We can’t wait to see what Gunn has in store for us in 2017.
What We Know: This film may have more questions surrounding it than any other upcoming Marvel film. Jon Watts will be directing the film, and Tom Holland will be starring as a young Peter Parker. We’ll also likely see Spider-Man play some sort of role in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War film.There are so many different directions this reboot could take and hardly anything is known about it as of yet so unfortunately we’ll just have to wait and see for this one. The untitled Spider-Manreboot has been pegged for release on July 28, 2017.
What We’re Excited About: Despite knowing very little about the film, we’re very excited to see our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man finally join the Marvel Cinematic Universe and eventually take his rightful place as an Avenger. We just heard the news of Tom Holland playing Spider-Man, and we approve and believe that he’ll do a great job with the character. We just want to know more about the film at this point!
What We Know:Thor: Ragnarok is one of the most anticipated films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Three and it will certainly play a crucial role in determining Thor’s fate. The director is still currently up-in-the-air and nothing is known about the film’s plot as of yet. The film does, however, have a release date which is July 28, 2017.
What We’re Excited About: We’re very excited to see if the fiery foe known as Surtur will be the film’s primary antagonist, as it would be very interesting to see how he is portrayed. Additionally, however, many expect an ultra-climactic resolution to Loki’s impersonating of Odin, which may even involve one of them dying. It is also quite possible that Thor himself could be killed, or at least for the moment. We will just have to wait and see for this one.
What We Know: All of the films in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe have been building up to an epic finale, which will kick off with Avengers: Infinity War Part 1. Marvel has been carefully crafting certain events and details here and there that will ultimately lead to a massive battle between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the alien warlord known as Thanos. In fact, this clash is so huge that it will take two movies, the second being Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 which is schedules for release in 2019. As for part 1, the wait ends on May 4, 2018!
What We’re Excited About: There are so many things to be excited about for this film but there is also so much we don’t know. As a matter of fact, pretty much nothing has been confirmed other than the usual cast and the fact that Thanos will be the main baddie of the film. That in itself is enough to chew on for now because seeing Thanos in action against Marvel’s super-team is going to be incredible.
What We Know: T’Challa, a.k.a Black Panther, is finally on his way to the big screen in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. The casting of Chadwick Boseman to play the hero has been very well received by fans and we certainly can’t wait to see him in action. It seems, however, that we will not have to wait until the film’s release date of November 3, 2017 to see the Black Panther in action as it has been confirmed that he will appear “in costume” in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. That is very exciting news as the events that take place during the Captain America sequel will set up a new story for Black Panther’s solo film the following year!
What We’re Excited About: Although we don’t yet know the source material for the Black Panther film, that hasn’t stopped us from speculating! Nothing has been confirmed yet and we probably won’t get any concrete information until the release date of the film draws closer, it has been rumored that there will be enough information about T’Challa’s origin story in Civil War to skip over any repetition in his solo film. In addition, the casting of actor Andy Serkis suggests that the main antagonist will be none other than Klaw. It has also been rumored that Klaw will be briefly introduced in Civil War and may even kill T’Chaka, the current Black Panther and T’Challa’s father. For that we’ll just have to wait and see, but the good news is that Civil War is right around the corner!
What We Know: Marvel Studio’s first female-led superhero film is scheduled to hit theaters on November 2, 2018! We know that many anxious fans, ourselves included, have been waiting to see Captain Marvel on the big screen for a long time now. It has been churning in the rumor mill for quite some time now, but it was finally confirmed to be happening. This is very big and exciting news! Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has confirmed that this Ms. Marvel, her original name, will definitely be Carol Danvers, the heroine’s alter-ego in the comics. Additionally, the basic premise of how she got her powers and ultimately transformed into Captain Marvel should be present in the film. This is one of Marvel’s most anticipated upcoming films and we simply can’t wait!
What We’re Excited About: We’re very excited to see how Marvel deals with Carol’s origin story and how her various abilities are portrayed on screen. Arguably, the most exciting announcement of a new superhero project is the casting of the lead role, which is as of now unknown for Captain Marvel. We don’t even know of any frontrunners yet, however, a few actresses have voiced their interest in joining Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. A few of those names include Katheryn Winnick, Emily Blunt, Shailene Woodley, and Jessica Chastain. We’re certainly looking forward to that announcement, which could unfortunately take some time as the film’s release date is still three years away. The same is true for the film’s director but all will be revealed in time. We just hope we can wait!
What We Know: Marvel’s Inhumanswill mark the studio’s 20th film and it seems as though they are going all out to celebrate. The film is officially pegged for release on November 2, 2018 and it is sure to be a great one. Marvel is doing something very different and new with Inhumans because they are bringing a very unique and secret group of remarkable individuals to the big screen. Inhumans fans have waited a long time for this announcement and now that it’s here, we want to know more! Unfortunately, there isn’t really anything known for sure yet.
What We’re Excited About: We can expect the storyline in the film to follow the basic premise of the comics, including how an Inhuman’s dormant abilities are awakened by the mysterious Terrigen Mist. In the comics, Inhumans have lived among us in a secret society called Attilan for many centuries and, like mutants, they are born with superpowers, however, while these abilities lie within them, they have to be unleashed by a special vapor called the Terrigen Mist. We can expect the film to use the same history and background. Although there are thousands of Inhumans, the main characters in the film are likely to be the royal family. These individuals include the Black Bolt, Medusa, Crystal, Maximus the Mad, Karnak, Gorgon, Triton, and the canine Lockjaw. Due to such interesting and unique characters, we’re definitely looking forward to the casting… and the final product of course!
Arnold Schwarzenegger probably doesn’t make it into many cinephiles’ top 10 actors of all time, and that’s a shame. No other actor simultaneously expresses cinematic absurdity while providing suspense relief quite like Schwarzenegger. He’s the king of action movie one-liners. Not even the tragedy of Batman & Robin can dethrone him.
In recognition of this accomplishment, Grantland’s Shea Serrano compiled the definitive list of a Schwarzenegger’s action one-liners. Although it’s hilarious, it’s an educational article at it’s core. This means less of the ones everyone knows (come on, you heard of that Terminator line), and a lot more Total Recall: the 1990 film with the three-breasted woman, Hank (Dean Norris) from Breaking Bad, and a whole lot of wit.
[Obviously there are spoilers to last night’s fifth season finale of HBO’s Game Of Thrones below.]
Many (non-readers) were shocked by the turn of events that found (SERIOUSLY- SPOILERS HERE, PEOPLE) Jon Snow stabbed by members of the Night’s Watch and left in a pool of his own blood. People were not too happy to see yet another lawful good character sacrificed at the altar of George R.R. Martin’s bloodlust. Though as pointed out in the review of the episode by The A.V. Club’s own Erik Adams,
Like nearly every victim of “Mother’s Mercy,” Jon Snow had served his purpose: He was the audience’s eyes on the wall and the good heart that couldn’t change the minds of career warriors and hardened criminals. The significance of the “traitor” sign goes beyond Jon’s oath: his beliefs and his leadership style ...
So this is mildly interesting: Rupert Wyatt directed the Mark Wahlberg-starring remake of The Gambler. Traditionally, “gambling” refers to casino games like poker or blackjack. Games like poker or blackjack are played with playing cards. Gambit, the Cajun X-Man, often uses playing cards as a weapon in conjunction with his mutant power, which allows him to charge objects with energy that turns them into explosive projectiles. Now, Rupert Wyatt is directing the Gambit movie, tying all of this together. Isn’t that mildly interesting? He also directed Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, but it would probably take a lot more steps to connect that to Gambit.
As we’ve previously reported, Gambit will star Channing Tatum as a guy who had his pick of the superhero world and he still chose to play Gambit, suggesting that his N’awlins accent is unexpectedly good and he’s been desperate ...
Schwarzenegger required a one-hour recording session to provide the automated prompts for Waze — everything from routine commands such as "turn left" to Ah-nuld-isms such as "Hasta la vista, Baby" at the end of the journey. The Terminator feature will last through mid-July.
Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig‘s Lifetime movie is really happening, as confirmed earlier this month, and now we have the first promo to prove it. Titled A Deadly Adoption, it looks at some of the horrible things that can go wrong when you decide to let a pregnant lady into your life and your home. Watch the A Deadly Adoption teaser trailer after the jump.
UPDATE: A second, longer trailer for A Deadly Adoption has now been released. Check it out after the jump.
A Deadly Adoption is billed as a “high-stakes dramatic thriller,” and Ferrell and Wiig look to be in serious mode here. Even so, the very idea of Ferrell and Wiig starring in a Lifetime movie is so ridiculous, it’s hard not to laugh. Which is exactly as it should be, as A Deadly Adoption is intended to wink at the campy appeal of Lifetime’s movies.
At the center of the story is a successful married couple (Ferrell and Wiig) who take in a pregnant woman (Jessica Lowndes) with intention of adopting her child once it’s born. But as you can see in the teaser above, things get a little crazy. Andrew Steele (IFC’s The Spoils of Babylon) wrote the script and Rachel Lee Goldberg (a veteran of Funny or Die, The Asylum, and Lifetime movies) directed.
News of Ferrell / Wiig Lifetime movie first broke in April. But almost as soon as the word got out, Ferrell claimed he’d decided to scrap his plans. “We are deeply disappointed that our planned top secret project was made public,” he said in a statement at the time. “Kristen and I have decided it is in the best interest for everyone to forego the project entirely.”
Then it turned out he was just faking us out. Last week, a billboard advertising A Deadly Adoption went up over Hollywood Boulevard. A Deadly Adoption is scheduled to air Saturday, June 20 as part of Lifetime’s 25th anniversary celebration of its TV movie franchise.
Sometimes we forget that even for people most of us consider famous, there’s a whole other level beyond. The kind of person even celebrities get nervous about meeting. An example is Steven Spielberg, a man whose filmography and influence on cinema today can’t be overstated. Spielberg is a filmmaker that, when actors work with him, they soak up as much knowledge and wisdom as possible, and the director is happy to oblige.
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to talk to actor, comedian and massive film nut Bill Hader about Inside Out. Hader voices Fear, and it’s just another in a long line of wonderful acting choices he’s made since leaving Saturday Night Live. But the amazing roles just keep on coming. Hader recently completed filming his role in The BFG, a Roald Dahl adaptation Spielberg is directing and, knowing how big of a film fan Hader is, I decided to ask him about it.
Below, read the awesome Bill Hader Steven Spielberg geek out.
Here’s Bill Hader answering my question, “What was it like to be working with Steven Spielberg?”
It was insane. Just freaking out the entire time. And he is also a giant film fan and he goes to great lengths to make you feel comfortable around him. And he will honestly, man, you’d be like “Jaws, go.” And he’ll go “All right,” and he’ll just go into an hour worth of stories. He’ll tell you anything you wanna know. He will talk about anything. He’d be excited to tell you. I even asked him, I said, “Okay, in Sugarland Express, the scene with the two cops talking to each other in the cars like this, how did you do that?” He goes, “Okay, here’s what we had. Vilmos Zsigmond had put a rig on a…” And he grabs things and plays with. “And he’s on a rig and so I’m behind them and I have a little thing I’m hitting and that is when we were supposed to go…” And he gets so excited to talk about it.
But he also gets excited about other movies. When we were shooting in Vancouver, we both watched TCM on our iPad. And it was always like “What are you watching right now?” Or “What were you watching last night?” I was like “I was watching Point Blank.” And he was like “Oh cool. I was watching Roman Holiday“. One time I got to fly with him and we were waiting and his assistant came in to the plane. And we said “Why are we waiting?” He’s like “Steven’s in the car, he’s watching Roman Holiday. There’s five minutes left.” And so he’s just sitting there watching Roman Holiday and he came in and he’s like “How terrific is that movie?” He goes, “I’ve seen it 20 times, how wonderful.”
But he’ll tell you stories. He’ll just drop things and he knows how mind blowing it is too. He’s like “Yeah, I remember, we were shooting Raiders and I walked onto the set of The Shining. And Kubrick’s there and everything.” I was like “You went on the set of The Shining?” He’s like “Yeah, yeah, you know, the room where he’s writing?” And he goes, “I went in and I was like…”
And Jaws is my favorite movie. If you put a gun to my head, “What’s your favorite movie?” I’d say Jaws. So I told him that and he just, he literally patiently sat there while I asked him [questions]. I go, “The guy who goes, ‘Oh what?’ Who’s that guy?” And he goes, “That guy his name is blah, blah, blah and I told him ‘You say ‘What? and…” I mean, I would walk away from every conversation just floating on movie geek air and I would come home and wake my wife up and tell her what happened. And just he’s the nicest person in the world. He really is a prime example of how to be as a human being.
The BFG, starring Hader and directed by Steven Spielberg opens July 1, 2016. Inside Out opens June 19 and we’ll have more from Bill Hader next week.
Everyone is anticipating the release of Jurassic World this week, and we’re hoping to at least be entertained. There’s no chance the movie will be as good as Jurassic Park, but hopefully it’s not terrible. If the buzz from the world premiere wasn’t enough of an impression of the sequel, we’ve got reviews from our own Peter Sciretta and Germain Lussier to offer insight into the quality of the movie, so check those out.
But in the meantime, let’s take another look into the past at one of the less than satisfying sequels. Earlier this week we highlighted Everything Wrong with The Lost World: Jurassic Park, but now we have the Honest Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s misfire. Check out The Lost World trailer after the jump!
As you can see, this one takes some pretty good digs as the dinosaur adventure sequel, but it’s not as petty, meandering or long as the Everything Wrong video. Still, it’s easy to see this sequel just doesn’t match the quality or power of the original film. More dinosaurs do not a quality story make. But they certainly helped sell more toys.
At the very least, at least Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm helped make the proceedings a little easier to swallow with his dry wit and cynical nature. That’s exactly what was missing from Jurassic Park III and it sounds like that’s also a problem for Jurassic World as well.
Anyway, if you need to get excited to see Jurassic World, despite some of the less than pleasant buzz that started circulating today, make sure you watch the recently released international trailer for the sequel. It has the ominous, suspense of the first film, and still showcases plenty of the dinosaur action coming from the genetically modified Indominus Rex.
Stay tuned for more Jurassic World related goodies coming later this week.
This will be the Guardians of the Galaxy of this summer.
Disney’s biggest challenge with Ant-Man is going to remind people this is a Marvel movie. He’s in the same universe as The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and more. Now, they’re tackling that problem head on in the latest wave of promotions. A new Ant-Man TV spot directly references The Avengers and a new series of poster put the character front and center in a bunch of familiar places. Below, check out the Ant-Man Avengers TV spot and posters.
First up, here’s the TV spot.
And here are the posters, which are just great.
Here’s all the official info on Ant-Man, and we’ll have much, much more next week.
The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Peña as Luis, Tip “T.I.” Harris as Dave, Wood Harris as Gale, Judy Greer as Maggie, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, and Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym.
Peyton Reed directs Marvel’s “Ant-Man” with Kevin Feige producing and Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Edgar Wright and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. The story is by Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish and the screenplay is by Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish and Adam McKay & Paul Rudd. Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on July 17, 2015.
The rules strictly state you “must ride the stool sitting down, drinking position, butt on top of the stool.” Drinking is encouraged (obviously).
There’s also an “anything goes” open division, where anything mounted atop the skis is eligible. Boats, rocking horses, picnic tables, milk cans, and stripper poles have all descended Sugar Hill at some point.
Most of them have zero steering capability.
You get street cred if you don’t spill your beer when you spliff it (I’m guessing).
It’s fun for all ages..
… and all levels of drunkenness.
Feel free to caption that last photo ;) … (you’d better send it to me if you do!)
In 2001, artist Bryan Lewis Saunders created a series called ‘Under the Influence' by taking different drugs every day and drawing a self-portrait for each one.
“I was dragging a giant boulder, which rolled all over the place - it almost ran me into the Thames. But I had my brother and a friend dress up as Himalayan Indians, carrying poles to make sure that the boulder was stabilised. It was a brutally, brutally hot day. When I went down towards Canary Wharf, there were a lot of the runners coming back after completing the course. Someone dressed as a Mr. Man, who must’ve been having a hell of a time himself, stopped to applaud me. It brought tears to me eyes.”
Briefly: Pack your bags for a trip to the Lonely Island next summer. Universal has set June 3, 2016 as the Lonely Island movie release date. Andy Samberg leads the cast as Conner, a rapper whose latest career setback forces him to reunite with his old boy band. Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer also star and will direct. The new date pits the Lonely Island boys against the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel and the romantic drama Me Before You.
Also starring are Tim Meadows as Conner’s “upbeat and overworked” manager and Sarah Silverman as Conner’s “sharp and sarcastic” publicist. Judd Apatow is producing. The film was previously referred to as Conner4real but was called the Top Secret Untitled Lonely Island Movie in Universal’s latest notice. [Deadline]
Long before the events of Game of Thrones and George R. R. Martin’s fantasy books, Westeros was home to magic and strange, sinister creatures. We’ve only just started to glimpse this backstory on the show, but the books contain lots of hints. Here’s our complete guide to the fantastical past of this grim world.
Yes, you read that correctly. No, it's not the War Machine that you are probably thinking of. This is Brad Pitt's War Machine, a satrical comedy from David Michôd (Animal Kingdom). Based on the nonfiction bestseller The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan, by late journalist Michael Hastings, Pitt will play a four-star military general who is modeled after Stanley McChrystal.
SNL has given us many fun skits over the years and one of the ones that stand out the most is The Ambiguously Gay Duo. Now you can celebrate their animated adventures with this Saturday Night Live The Ambiguously Gay Duo and Bighead 3 3/4-Inch Figures in Tin Tote. The included tin tote showcases colorful […]
“If you like the Terminator films, you’re going to like this movie.” That’s a director quote from James Cameron, the creator, writer and director of the two universally-praised Terminator films, The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. After Cameron parted ways with the franchise, two terrible sequels were released, ensuring that Cameron’s name was permanently attached to the phrase “good Terminator movie.”
This summer, Hollywood trying again with Terminator Genisys, a film that subverts almost everything you knew about the franchise from Cameron’s films. The creator had very little to do with the film so watching it, he says he’s came at it from a “fanboy” perspective. And with that eye, Cameron says he loved the film. He views it as the third film in the series. Watch the James Cameron Terminator Genisys quotes below.
Thanks to Yahoo for the video. Beware though. If you thought the previous trailers and TV spots had spoilers, you haven’t seen anything yet. Lots of new footage and discussion here.
James Cameron Terminator Genisys Featurette
I’d have to say on a list of people’s opinions I respect and was curious about for Terminator Genisys, James Cameron is right at the top of the list. He has nothing to gain from the movie being good. If it’s bad, Paramount doesn’t make anymore movies and Cameron gets the rights back in a few years. If it’s good, they keep making movies and he never gets control again. So him heaping praise on the film 100% gets me more interesting in the sequel. If anyone knows what makes a good Terminator movie, it’s James Cameron.
Then again, he did make a choice to talk about the movie, right? The makers of this featurette didn’t accost him on the street TMZ style to get his opinion. He sat down in a controlled environment and knew why he was there – to tell people he liked Terminator Genisys.
James Cameron doesn’t have to lie. I’m almost certain if he felt Genisys was more along the lines of Terminator: Rise of the Machines or Terminator Salvation, he would have politely passed on putting his face into the public endorsing the film. I genuinely believe – all other arguments aside – he likes this movie. Let’s hope we do too.
Is Uwe Boll a master short film director in disguise? Most film audiences couldn’t name even half of the ten features released since 2010 that bear Boll’s name, but hundreds of thousands have already watched his latest short YouTube video. That’s because the video is one of two in which an angry Boll rants against crowdfunding, Hollywood, and entitled movie stars.
The prod here is a set of failed crowdfunding campaigns for Rampage 3. One campaign failed on IndieGogo, raising just over six thousand dollars out of its goal of one hundred thousand dollars Canadian. The other is far from its goal on Kickstarter, with a few days left to go.
One video ends with Boll identifying with the main character of Rampage, repeating his mantra “kill the rich.” In the other video, he says “I have enough money to play golf for ’til I’m dead,” which counts as “rich” to most everyone else. Mixed messages there, but Boll has certainly ensured that we’re all aware of Rampage 3. Watch both Uwe Boll rant videos below.
Boll posted both videos to YouTube. This first one is driven by the underperformance of his current Rampage 3 Kickstarter campaign. Note that this campaign has three days left before it is done, and has raised half its money at this point. With the exposure it is getting now, its possible the campaign could become successful.
Note that these videos feature language that is very unsafe for work.
And this one, well, it’s just an open fire hose wildly spraying vitriol.
Here’s Boll’s fundraising trailer for Rampage 3, showing off what we’re all missing if he does abandon the project.
In April, a concerned Florida man pulled into the driveway of sheriff’s deputy, climbed on top of the officer’s SUV, and danced for five minutes to to “Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates and “Goodbye Stranger” by Supertramp. Once arrested, the Smoking Gun reports that the suspect, Christian Radecki, told police that he was looking for the “Sheriff of Nottingham” to help him fight off a “woman with fangs” and other vampires who were looking to slaughter small children.
There’s nothing like a good sandwich, but whether you’re in the mood for a torta, a Philly cheesesteak, pork katsu, a bacon butty, or a plain old PB&J, this graphic guide to sandwiches has instructions on how to make them all, organized by region of the world and type of sandwich.
