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Stars Johnny Depp & Isla Fisher at RANGO Premiere, Plus FOUR New Clips

Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and other celebs were on hand to walk the red carpet at Paramount Pictures big premiere of RANGO at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles on Monday. The cast spent Valentine’s Day signing autographs and posing for pictures for the waiting fans. Depp appeared in his cowboy hat in keeping with the playful Western theme of the movie.

Here’s an excerpt of what Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski had to say on lizards at the RANGO press conference on February 12th:

JOHNNY DEPP: I always had an affinity for lizards; I’ve always felt somewhat close to them. They’re reptile- feeling somewhat reptilian myself at times. No, the – I mean, what was – oddly, I think, I mean, Gore might even, he might disagree. But I feel like, you know, there was – when we were doing “Pirates” one, two and three, there was a certain, at times when Jack Sparrow had to run – there was this very specific run that I wanted. And it was from seeing – I saw this footage of a lizard running across the water. And it was like the strangest thing I’ve ever seen. And so I said, “Gore, he’s got to be the lizard running across,” and he’s like, “Oh, yeah, absolutely.” You know. So that was the whole thing. It was always – and so whenever we were in that situation, “Okay, it’s time to…you know, let’s…”

GORE VERBINSKI: [INDISCERNIBLE] the lizard.

JOHNNY DEPP: Get – yeah, get in touch with the lizard. And we did it. So I actually think that Rango was somehow planted in Gore’s brain from that run, from that lizard run, you know. And when he actually called me and said, “I want you to play a lizard,” I thought, “Well, God, I’m halfway there.”

Johnny Depp poses for photos at the Paramount Pictures Los Angeles Premiere of RANGO at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

Johnny Depp signs autographs for fans at the Paramount Pictures Los Angeles Premiere of RANGO at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

Abigail Breslin poses for photos at the Paramount Pictures Los Angeles Premiere of “Rango” at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

Johnny Depp and Paramount’s Brad Grey appear at the Paramount Pictures Los Angeles Premiere of RANGO at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.

Synopsis:

From the director of “The Pirates of the Caribbean” comes RANGO, featuring Johnny Depp in an original animated comedy-adventure that takes moviegoers for a hilarious and heartfelt walk in the Wild West.  The story follows the comical, transformative journey of Rango (Depp), a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary family pet, while facing a major identity crisis.  After all, how high can you aim when your whole purpose in life is to blend in?  When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt – a lawless outpost populated by the desert’s most wily and whimsical creatures – the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out.  Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt . . . until, in a blaze of action-packed situations and encounters with outrageous characters, Rango starts to become the hero he once only pretended to be. With a cast that includes Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray Winstone and Timothy Olyphant as the Spirit of the West, Rango is an exciting new twist on the classic Western legend of the outsider who saves a town – and himself in the process.

RANGO will be in theaters on March 4, 2011. Visit the film;s official website at: http://www.RangoMovie.com/.
Find RANGO here on Facebook.

This film has been rated PG for rude humor, language, action and smoking.

I AM NUMBER FOUR -Two New TV Spots

Dreamworks has released two new TV spots for I AM NUMBER FOUR. From director D.J. Caruso, the film stars Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron and the divine Kevin Durand.

“NEXT”

“GRAPHIC HUNTED”

Synopsis:

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? D.J. Caruso (EAGLE EYE, DISTURBIA) helms an action-packed thriller about a teen, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love (Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

I AM NUMBER FOUR will be in theaters on February 18th, 2011. Visit the film’s official site here, on Facebook here, on Twitter here and on YouTube here.

Check Out The New I AM NUMBER FOUR Trailer & Posters

Dreamworks Studios has released a new trailer and these posters from I AM NUMBER FOUR.

Synopsis:

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? D.J. Caruso (EAGLE EYE, DISTURBIA) helms an action-packed thriller about a teen, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love (Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

I AM NUMBER FOUR will be in theaters on February 18th, 2011.

Visit the film’s official site here, on Facebook here, and on YouTube here.

Source: Yahoo! Movies

I AM NUMBER FOUR Featurette Reveals An “Inside Look”

Dreamworks Studios has released the all-new featurette “Inside Look” from I AM NUMBER FOUR. Director D.J. Caruso & actors Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer discuss the making of the film.

Synopsis:

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? D.J. Caruso (EAGLE EYE, DISTURBIA) helms an action-packed thriller about a teen, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love (Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

I AM NUMBER FOUR will be in theaters on February 18th, 2011.

Visit the film’s official site here, on Facebook here, and on YouTube here.

Scan this mysterious QR code with your phone for a sneak peek at the set and discover more I AM NUMBER FOUR.

I AM NUMBER FOUR – “Number Four Origins” Featurette

Dreamworks Studios has released the all-new featurette “Number Four Origins” from I AM NUMBER FOUR. Actor Alex Pettyfer and director DJ Caruso discuss the history of Number Four for this sci-fi, action movie.

Being a huge sci-fi fan, I can’t wait for this. Plus its perfect for the 2011 President’s Day 3-day weekend!

Here’s another look at the teaser trailer from Dreamworks Studios that we told you about back in September.

Synopsis:

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? D.J. Caruso (EAGLE EYE, DISTURBIA) helms an action-packed thriller about a teen, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love (Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

I AM NUMBER FOUR will be in theaters on February 18th, 2011.

Visit the film’s official site here, on Facebook here, and on YouTube here.

Scan this mysterious QR code with your phone for a sneak peek at the set and discover more I AM NUMBER FOUR.

Teaser Trailer: I AM NUMBER FOUR

From Yahoo! Movies comes the new trailer for DreamWorks Studios’ sci-fi, action film I AM NUMBER FOUR.

Synopsis:

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? D.J. Caruso (EAGLE EYE, DISTURBIA) helms an action-packed thriller about a teen, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love (Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

I AM NUMBER FOUR will be in theaters on February 18th, 2011.

Visit the film’s official site here and on Facebook here.

Breck Eisner on the Upswing with ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake

New Line Cinema’s job in getting an ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake of the ground and into theaters has been an up and down struggle for some time now.  Now, it appears, the studio is going with someone who has a little bit of recent luck in the remake department.  Hollywood Insider is reporting THE CRAZIES’ director, Breck Eisner, is in negotiations to take the helm.

Of course, this doesn’t mean Eisner definitely has the job, nor does it mean we’re going to be seeing an ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake in theaters in the very near future.  With the way directors come and go on projects these days, Eisner could be onto something entirely different by the time you finish reading this article.

However, it does raise some interesting questions about the new film.  Not that it means a whole lot, but Eisner has previously worked with Matthew McConaughey on SAHARA and Timothy Olyphant on THE CRAZIES.  While many would groan at the former sporting the Snake Plissken eyepatch, putting Olyphant in the role might not be the worst decision known to man.  Until recently, Gerard Butler was attached in the role, so, whoever ends up starring in the film actually has more than just Kurt Russell’s shoes to fill.

What is your choice?  Is Breck Eisner a good pick to take on the remake of a John Carpenter classic?  Who should take on the role of Snake Plissken in the upcoming film?  Let us know by shooting us a comment below.

Review: THE CRAZIES

Serving as no big surprise for avid fans of the horror genre, Breck Eisner’s new film THE CRAZIES is actually a remake of the 1973 horror film by legendary filmmaker George Romero. No, despite the obvious, THE CRAZIES is NOT a zombie flick. Why? Simply put, nobody returns from the dead… therefore, no zombies! Romero’s original was, with all due respect, one of a short list of films not about or containing zombies.

Breck Eisner last made SAHARA (2005) was… tolerable. However, his remake of THE CRAZIES appears to be the beginning of a new trend for him, as he’s already attached to future remakes of FLASH GORDON and David Cronenberg’s THE BROOD. I have to admit, after seeing THE CRAZIES, I’m not so sure this is such a bad thing.

Eisner has somehow managed to capture the perfect combination of fun and fright, that wonderful concoction of cinematic chemistry that made the genre films of the late 70’s and early 80’s such cult classics to this day. That’s not to say this film is perfect, but it does go a long way with fans of the genre and will likely please general audiences as well.

Right from the beginning, Eisner sets up the mood of THE CRAZIES with a shot of small town American in flaming ruins, followed by an immediate rewind back to the day it all started. Johnny Cash serenades us as we meet the small Iowa farm town of Ogden Marsh. Everything appears normal, until one of the townsfolk interrupts a high school baseball game, resulting in a tragic event that causes panic in the rural community.

Things rapidly grow out of control as more and more of these bizarre occurrences happen. Sheriff David Dutton, played by Timothy Olyphant (DEADWOOD, HITMAN), doesn’t waste much time putting the pieces together and works to put a stop to the spreading chaos, but finds he is too little too late as the town becomes quarantined by aggressive military personnel.

Coincidentally, the soldiers ordered to shoot with extreme prejudice are the least of Sheriff Dutton’s worries, as he struggles to protect his pregnant wife Judy (Radha Mitchell) from a town full of infected, psychotic killing machines. Olyphant is great. While he does tend to be cast in similarly typecast roles, he always brings a certain flair and intensity to his performances that make him exhilarating to watch. His touch for intensity adds to the decently suspenseful nature of THE CRAZIES.

Equally notable as a positive influence on THE CRAZY is Deputy Russell Clank, played by Joe Anderson (THE RUINS, AMELIA). At once the slightly Barney Fife[ish] sidekick and loyal partner, he also serves as a thrilling side story that gradually transforms into an obstacle for the main character.

Filled with moments of startling jumps and scares, THE CRAZIES melds the darker comedic element of a good horror flick with solid dialog appropriate for the story without feeling absurd or over-the-top. The special effects are respectfully kept within the bounds of realism, effective and creepy but not overdone.

Granted, THE CRAZIES lacks a few key elements of opportunity, such as original, creative storytelling or much character development at all. Despite the frequent conveniences and little predictabilities in the story’s progression, the movie still manages to satisfy on the more primal levels. It’s an admirably accomplished good time and a film worth the box office price tag.

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Who Wants to See THE CRAZIES With the Movie Geeks?

The good people of Ogden Marsh are going a little crazy, and you get to see it.  Luckily for some of you, you get to see the town go crazy a day before its February 26th release.  We have passes to hand out for the screening at Ronnie’s Plaza 20 on Thursday, February 25th at 8:00 PM.

First and foremost,  this is a St. Louis screening.  If you will not be in St. Louis on February 23th, please do not enter this contest.

All you have to do is email me a kirk@wearemoviegeeks.com with the answer to this two-part question.  Who directed the original THE CRAZIES and what year did it come out?  It’s as simply as that.  Hell, you could probably go check it out on IMDB in no time at all.  We will sift through the heaping mound of correct answers and select the winners at random.

And, if you aren’t one of the lucky winners, be sure to check out THE CRAZIES when it opens on February 26th.

THE CRAZIES Trailer Hits

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The trailer for Overture’s remake of George Romero’s ‘The Crazies’ has been released.  You can check it out in all its HD glory over at Apple, or you can check out the embedded version right here.

Let’s get to that, shall we:

All in all, this looks to be a pretty nice, small-town, horror movie.  Romero’s original is a forgotten classic, probably the best work the director did outside of the “…of the Dead” series.  You have to wonder how smart the reactive use of Gary Jules’ take on “Mad World” is.  Seriously, Donnie Darko was eight years ago.  Surely, we can find a different, creepy and melodic song to use over images of horror.

But that really has nothing to do with the film itself.  Speaking of which, the film’s official website has gone live, as well.

‘The Crazies’ is set for release on February 26th, 2010.  Gary Jules’ “Mad World” will stop being used around 2352.