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Slated for release in April 2009, the film stars Benicio Del Toro in the title role as Larry Talbot, taking on the part made famous in the original by Lon Chaney, Jr. Talbot returns to his ancestral homeland and is bitten by a werewolf. Sir Anthony Hopkins plays Talbot’s father, Sir John Talbot. Tales of gypsy lore are also woven throughout the story, adding even more mystery to this occult thriller.
Now, it’s up to Marvel’s newest movie to see if that quality streak can continue. Punisher: War Zone is the sequel to 2004’s Punisher movie hitting theatres on December 5th, 2008.
If the Christmas spirit’s got you down, you may not be able to take a blowtorch to Frosty the Snowman (or better yet, pitch a Yule Log at him, for a festive touch!), but you can Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with these few survival tips:
A lot of newer characters are to be featured in the film alongside veteran Street Fighters. Chun Li will be played by Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk and M. Bison is played by Neal McDonough. Other actors rounding out the cast include Academy Award nominee Michael Clark Duncan, Robin Shou (Liu Kang from the Mortal Kombat films), and Chris Klein (American Pie). The story follows Interpol agent Chun Li’s quest to avenge her father’s death at the hands of Bison.
A tradition that marks the start of the Thanksgiving Day festivities and heralds the onset of the Christmas holiday season, the Macy’s Thanskgiving Parade is now in its 82nd year. Held in New York City and sponsored by the upscale chain department store, this year’s parade is on Thursday November 27th.
Among the featured floats, balloons, and performers are Dora the Explorer, the Harajuku Girls. Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and many more! Miley Cyrus will also be on hand for the festivities, although it’s unknown whether or not she’ll be in full Hannah Montana mode.
And, as always, the special guests of honor, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be there to usher in the holiday season at the parade’s end.
However, these should all be reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving! There’s no pressure to mob the malls (until Black Friday, at least) and who says you can’t dress up?! While you’re sitting around at a Thanksgiving Day Parade or watching Macy’s on TV, or checking out the slew of college football games that make up a big part of television scheduling, you can put on a Turkey Hat for comic effect. Or, better yet, make your family and guests wear Indian headdresses or Pilgrim Hats to get them into the festivities.
He worked his macabre magic on Sweeney Todd last year. In early March of 2010, Tim Burton will unleash his vision of Alice in Wonderland in theatres. Mixing CG and live-action, some of the cast list has already leaked out, featuring some of Burton’s mainstays in the film. Burton’s “good luck charm,” Johnny Depp will play the role of the whacky Mad Hatter. It won’t be the first time Depp will sport some crazy head gear in one of the director’s films, having portrayed Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Also appearing in the film are Burton’s wife and frequent collaborator, Helena Bonham Carter, as well as other familiar faces with Alan Rickman as the Caterpillar and Christopher Lee in an as-yet undisclosed role. Rounding out the cast are Crispin Glover (who gave a fun, creepy turn in Willard), Matt Lucas of Little Britain playing both Tweedledee and Tweedledum; Anne Hathaway, and newcomer Mia Wasikowska as Alice. To read more about the cast and their roles, check here.
Halloween hasn’t even reared its pumpkin head yet and already you’re probably seeing Christmas items and decorations right next to fright masks and Halloween candy. In these turbulent economic times, think about doubling up on some fun Halloween items that could merit extra mileage during during the holiday season. For example, get in touch with your goth side and sport a “Nightmare Before Christmas” Wreath of Jack Skellington skull heads that will add a touch of personality to your door through both seasons!
For a last-minute Halloween costume or films to show at your party, look to such classic (and not-so classic) films like “Nightmare Before Christmas”; the campy comedy-horror ’80s flick “Silent Night, Deadly Night” with an axe murdering Santa Claus who’s ho-ho-homicidal! (Check out our How To section for how to make your own Psycho Santa costume based on this film!); or “Santa Slay” featuring former professional wrestler Goldberg as a jacked, ripped, and demonic Santa who makes with all sorts of comedic chaos.
In what has become a Halloween tradition, cable channel AMC kicks off their Fearfest block of horror movies beginning at 10 PM tonight, October 24th. The fright-fest continues all the way up to and including Halloween night. These films run most of the day and all night long, nonstop until Halloween evening. The cable network’s website is also featuring a selection of four classic horror films that you can watch online if the mood strikes you!
If you still have no idea as to what you’re going to wear for Halloween, watch some movies and get inspired! Opt for some of the old, tried and true favorites (featured in the AMC lineup) like , the fly, or Hannibal Lecter. Or check out the “How To” section and learn how to make a Damien from The Omen and Nanny costume, among others!
Saw V may have competition this Halloween as another possible horror franchise makes its way into theatrest on October 31st. While Saw is straight-ahead horror, Trick ‘R Treat blends horror and comedy, attempting to offer something different. Check out a trailer for the film here and read more about the film here.
Originally scheduled for release last year, Trick R Treat’s distribution was pushed back until Halloween of this year. In the anthology horror tradition of films, Trick ‘R Treat features four separate stories that end up intertwining by the end of the film. Boasting an all-star cast featuring Anna Paquin (of the X-Men series of films and HBO’s new series,Tru Blood), Leslie Bibb, and Brian Cox, among others; the film’s four stories all center around the traditional “rules” and rituals of Halloween and a mythos laid down by the (potential) series itself: Read the rest of this entry »
