This might be one of the most fascinating viral videos for a movie I’ve ever seen. And I love how they’ve been packaged. First, we had Guy Pearce’s TED talk, now we’ve got this. This video is just stunning. Artificial persons have had a long and wonderful history in the Aliens franchise, from Ash to Bishop to Call, and now we have David.

That Fassbender is playing the part thrills me to no end. The guy is a geek and a fantastic actor.

Prometheus comes out June 8, 2012, which is not soon enough.

Hey there readers! Sorry for the long absence. I have now successfully re-located to the Los Angeles area and can resume writing the Anime Updates!

This week we’ve got some awesome Studio Ghibli releases on the way!

Press Release info: 4/13/2012

Avengers is nothing short of amazing, but that’s still selling this movie short. It is the perfect summer movie– wall to wall action, huge characters, and tons of fun. I have never heard an audience break into applause so many times in any movie as this. I personally had at least 5 “F@#$ YEAH!!!” moments of sheer joy. I say “at least” because I stopped counting I was having so much fun.

I was able to get into a sneak Fan Screening Disney put on in Houston, so this morning I got up at 4am and drove 3 hours to the AMC Gulf Pointe, where I got in line with hundreds of other various geeks, nerds, and Avengers fans of all ages and races. Yeah, driving to Houston and back for this screening? STILL worth it. We saw it on their IMAX screen in 3D and guess what? The 3D didn’t suck! There were parts it was actually quite enjoyable. But by the end, I was so engrossed with the film I stopped noticing it was in 3D or not. It was just The Avengers, and that’s all it had to be.

(Plot spoilers for the first act of the movie follow so be warned) Our film’s prologue opens with SHIELD at a secret base experimenting with the cosmic cube tesseract we last saw in Captain America that he tried to crash into the ocean to destroy, and they’ve got a problem—it’s malfunctioning. They’re going to evacuate, but only after first securing some suspicious sounding mega-tech (what is it, I wonder? And does it have more to do with later plot developments? Hmmmm…) The tesseract opens a door to another dimension, where we see Thor’s brother Loki plotting with members of an alien race (and yes, like in The Ultimates, the aliens are, in fact, the Chitauri. Happy now– everyone who was sooooo sure it was Skrulls or Atlanteans or some such nonsense?) Their plan is to invade and subjugate Earth. As Loki materializes through the tesseract, he is different. This is not sitting back, pulling strings Loki—this Loki gets his hands dirty, kicks some major ass, then using his magicks to turn several key SHIELD personnel, including super-archer and spy Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and scientist/Thor expert Dr. Erik Selvig into his slaves, stealing the tesseract. They escape after a prolonged and awesome chase sequence of Nick Fury and Maria Hill pursuing Loki, Hawkeye, and the others. Loki and co.  begin to work on a design to open a stable doorway to allow the Chitauri army loose on Earth.

Nick Fury sends out the alert, and they begin bringing in key personnel to help them find and track the tesseract and Loki. Avengers Assemble? Not quite. It seems no one believes in the Avengers Initiative. Its members are too unstable, too different to ever form a cohesive team. So Bruce Banner is there as an expert on the tesseract’s unusual gamma radiation emissions, Captain Steve Rogers is there for some moral support and to be a good soldier, Black Widow is doing her SHIELD Agent thing trying to hunt down her partner Hawkeye, and so on. And Tony Stark is off in his tower, not even necessarily invited to this particular party but asked to look over some of the scientific data. When they finally get a lead on Loki, some teamwork is needed to bring him in.

However, on the way back they’re waylaid by Thor, intent on bringing his brother home to Asgard. Egos and agendas clash, there’s some awesome fights between Cap, Thor, and Iron Man, but they finally get him into custody, at which point Loki reverts to type as he begins working on each of our heroes to try to turn them against each other. And. . . that’s all in the first 30-45 minutes or so of the film. The rest of it. . . .it only gets better from there. Hijinks ensure, Avengers final Assemble, and they have to thwart a Loki-led invasion of earth. LOTS of fights and action. I mean, even those parts I described in the first hour have more action sequences in them than the first halves of Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man 2 combined. You’ve seen a lot of the best pieces in the trailer so far, but you haven’t seen all of them.

Stuff to look forward to? Without revealing any spoilers, here’s some cool stuff: The Mark VII Iron Man Suit, Hawkeye’s abilities with a bow, Loki’s fighting skills, Tony Stark being a dick, Tony Stark  being selfless and heroic, Cap admitting how dumb his outfit is, how much of fanboy Agent Colson is, seeing what Quinjets can do in action, seeing Nick Fury take stuff down with his gun, with a bazooka, oh, and Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill is awesome, too.

In the final act of the film, each character gets their due. Each and every one of our heroes gets several, and I mean several not just one or two, major, jaw-dropping moments to show off their stuff. And a lot of them are in combination with their various teammates. It is just awesome. Again, tons of cheering, applause, and squeals of joy from the audience as this all unfolds.

The movie not only sets the bar for summer superhero movies, it may have knocked it so out of the park that it may be a mark that everyone else is constantly chasing. Spider-Man is going to have a really tough time topping this. Dark Knight, as a sequel and final chapter, may be able to, but Nolan will have to deliver one hell of a movie to do it.

All of this is to say it is not a perfect film. Compared to its action-packed second half, the first half spends a lot of time on plot and exposition. But that’s only by comparison, so take that criticism with a grain of salt. It’s like complaining that a delicious cheesecake’s crust isn’t as moist as its cheesy custardy goodness. Without the added plot and character development we just have a big, dumb action movie with no coherent plot or characters (I’m looking at you, Transformers sequels!!), so it’s still worth it.

But beyond that, what’s it get right?

Damn near everything.

First, Whedon’s script and direction. This script is funny. There are tons of little throwaway bits that you’ll miss if you blink. And Whedon masterfully handles…

The actors. Each of these people have anchored their own summer blockbusters, but in this they all share the stage so well with one another. Everyone intuitively understand what they’re doing, what their particular part to play is, and they do it. And it’s beautiful. This could’ve been a clusterf@#$ of an ensemble piece, but instead it works like a finely tuned Shakespearean Company—so used to inhabiting each others’ space and elevating each others’ performances.

The film’s running time clocks in at almost 2 and a half hours, but it never feels it. In the same way you wouldn’t complain that a roller coaster ride is too long or has too many dips and turns and falls, you don’t complain here either. While I complain about plot and character, there are genuine great moments in unexpected places—specifically from Scarlett Johanssen? A scene she has interrogating Loki and another later scene with Hawkeye were beyond unexpected and pleasant.

The Hulk. I think this is the first film where they really got him right. I think it helped that Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner is far more nerdy, awkward, and vulnerable. In the other Hulk films, I loved the Hulk parts and tolerated the Bruce Banner parts. Also, I think the digital effects have progressed enough to make a more believable-looking Hulk who fits in with human characters. But right before the ultimate battle when Bruce Banner reveals his “secret” about how he controls The Hulk. . .the theater erupted. A beautiful little moment.

Also, f@#$ YOU, Joss Whedon. First for being so damn good. Second, (minor spoiler alert ahead—skip to end of paragraph if you don’t want to know any more) you’re known for being willing to kill major characters that everyone loves (still haven’t forgiven you for Wash’s death in Serenity) but you are a bad, bad boy. How dare you take a character that we fanboys love so much—and sacrifice him to the greater good?!?!?!!

Oh, and final spoiler alert: stick around after the main credit sequence for a sneak peak of what we might get in an Avengers sequel. Hint: If you’re playing along with our Avengers vs X-Men Tournament, it’s fairly likely that six of our #1 and #2 seeds will likely be in Avengers 2. Figure it out by process of elimination.

If you don’t already have your tickets, get them. And get one for Friday, one for Saturday, one for Sunday. If I had the option, I would walked right out of that theater and gotten in line for another showing.

I’m happy to answer any other questions people may have– hit me up on Twitter @CitizenAndy and I’ll answer anything you throw at me. You want spoilers? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE SPOILERS!!!

7 stars. Out of 4. That’s right. 7.

1 for Cap, 1 for Iron Man, 1 for Thor, 1 for The Hulk/Bruce Banner, 1 for Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, 1 for Loki, and 1big one for Joss Whedon.

This movie is two 3 and 1/2  movies put together– THAT’S how good it is.

It’s official.

Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez are back for more Sin City film action.

A Dame to Kill For is coming to the big screen. For those who don’t remember, it’s the story of Dwight, the character played by Clive Owen in the first film. Though, in the book, he gets a total facial reconstruction to look pretty much like James Cagney. I’d love to see an actor as talented as Clive Owen doing a James Cagney impression under makeup.

There are no casting confirmations yet, but as developments happen, we’ll bring them to you.

Here’s the press release:

AUSTIN, TX (12 April 2012) — Filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, along with producer Alexander Rodnyansky, have announced that production will commence on the highly anticipated sequel to 2005’s Sin City, entitled Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. The film will be produced by AR Films and Quick Draw Productions, financed through AR Films U.S and released domestically by Dimension Films.

“The first question I am always asked is “When will you make another Sin City? ,” said Rodriquez. “I have wanted to re-team with Frank Miller and return to the world he created since the day we wrapped the original, but have felt a duty to the fans to wait until we had something truly exceptional that would meet and exceed what have become epic expectations. A Dame To Kill For will certainly be worth the wait.”

Sin City creator, screenwriter and co-director Frank Miller said, “The first Sin City knocked out audiences who had never seen anything like it before. Robert Rodriguez and I are going to shake things up and deliver a ferocious film experience that is going to go even further than the first.“

The script and details of the film’s story have been kept tightly under wraps. Casting will begin next week, with many of the original cast expected to return. The film, a Quick Draw Production, will be produced by Rodriguez and producing partners Aaron Kaufman and Iliana Nikolic; and by Alexander Rodnyansky and Sergei Bespalov and Stephen L’Hereux. Miller, The Weinstein Company’s Harvey and Bob Weinstein and Miramax’s Adam Fields will act as executive producers. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For was developed by Frank Miller based upon his graphic novel, with a screenplay by Frank Miller and Academy Award winner William Monahan (The Departed). The film is expected to begin production this summer at Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas.

Alexander Rodnyansky said, “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Robert Rodriguez and Quick Draw Productions. It is a rare opportunity to produce and finance a film with the high profile and enormous fan base of the Sin City franchise. AR FIlms will be managing worldwide sales of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, as well as Robert’s Machete Kills at the Cannes Film Festival in May.”

The original Sin City was brought to the screen by Rodriguez and Miller and released by Dimension in 2005, and proved to be a landmark step forward in filmmaking, breaking ground with immersive green screen to create its iconic stylish look. The first film, released on April 1, 2005, grossed over $160 million (US) worldwide and is a consistently strong home video and television performer.

“Audiences have been clamoring for Sin City 2 with Robert and Frank for a long time and trust me, it will be worth the wait,” said Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company. “This will be my 11th collaboration with Robert in 16 years and he’s become a great friend. I look forward to continuing our long lasting relationship and partnering on more projects in the future.”

The deal was negotiated by Aaron Kaufman, Craig Emanuel of Loeb & Loeb and Robert Newman of WME on behalf of Rodriguez; David Glasser and Andrew Kramer on behalf of Dimension Films; Schuyler Moore of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Jere Hausfater on behalf of AR Films; Kenneth Keller and Garth Rosengren of Krieg, Keller, Sloan, Reilley & Roman and John LaViolette of Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman on behalf of Stephen L’Heureux and Solopsist Films; and Mark Lichtman and Neil Meyer and Allison Binder of Stone, Meyer, Genow, Smelkinson & Binder on behalf of Miller.

Universal Pictures announced today that Jaws has been undergoing a full restoration for it’s upcoming Blu-ray release.

This is great news for uber-Jaws nerds like myself. I can’t tell you how much I love this movie. If it’s playing anywhere within 50 miles on the big screen, I will make the trek. It just bowls me over no matter how many times I see it. The filmmaking on display in this picture is to be admired, studied under a microscope, and admired even more.

I would order the Blu-ray right now, but if you’re not convinced, check out the features:

From the Universal Press Release.

JAWS: on august 14th, own the blu-rayTM combo pack with dvd, digital copy, ultraviolet & over 4 hours of bonus features including an all-new documentary “The Shark is Still Working”

JAWS – the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water – comes to Blu-rayTM for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the JAWS Blu-rayTM Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraVioletTM gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.

One of the most influential motion pictures of all time and nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award®, JAWS stars Oscar® winner Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar® nominees Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Produced by legendary filmmakers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown, the film earned an Oscar® for composer John Williams’ instantly recognizable minimalist score, as well as Oscars® for Best Editing and Best Sound. When it was first released in 1975, JAWS smashed box-office records and became the highest-grossing film of its era, earning Spielberg a reputation as a Hollywood visionary. Today, it remains one of the highest-grossing films in motion-picture history[1] and is largely considered the film that launched the summer blockbuster.

JAWS is one of 13 classic Universal films to be digitally remastered and fully restored from 35mm original film elements as part of Universal’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration. The JAWS restoration began with researching and evaluating the existing film elements to determine the best means to restore the film. Over the course of several months, skilled technicians at Universal Studios Digital Services meticulously balanced color, removed dirt and scratches, and repaired any damage to the film elements shot by shot and frame by frame. Following the picture restoration, Universal Studios Sound team up-mixed the iconic JAWS soundtrack to DTS-HD Master 7.1, optimizing the sound on the Blu-rayTM for the latest home theater technology. The entire restoration process was conducted in conjunction with Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment’s post-production team to ensure the integrity of Spielberg’s original vision remained intact.

“JAWS holds a unique place, not just in Universal Pictures’ history, but in global pop culture,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “It is only fitting that this phenomenal film should be given the extensive restoration needed to ensure that long-time fans as well as newcomers can enjoy this unforgettable cinematic achievement for generations to come.”

The JAWS Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is available in collectible Universal 100thAnniversary packaging for a limited time. The Combo Pack also contains a Digital Copy of the film for a limited time, compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android or online retail partners, as well as an UltraViolet™ copy. UltraViolet is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.
Blu-ray™ Bonus Features:
· The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of JAWS: All-new feature-length documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and crew including Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider.

· JAWS: The Restoration: An all-new, in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.

· The Making of JAWS: A two-hour documentary featuring interviews with key cast and crew.

· From the Set: An insider’s look at life on the set of JAWS, featuring an interview with Steven Spielberg.

· Deleted Scenes & Outtakes

· JAWS Archives: Take a peek inside the JAWS archives, including storyboards, production photos and marketing materials, as well as a special segment on the JAWS phenomenon.

· Original Theatrical Trailer

· UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones. Currently available in the United States only.

· Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.

· pocket BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.

Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
· BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!
DVD Bonus Features:

· Spotlight on Location: The Making of JAWS: Highlights from the full-length documentary featuring interviews with key cast and crew.

I’m literally dying to see “The Shark is Still Working.” The Behind the Scenes stories for this film have always excited me more than you’d ever believe.

You can pre-order the best version for less than $21.00 at Amazon right now.

The Avengers is less than a month away, and I don’t think there is one person that isn’t excited for it. If you do happen to be that person then you just flat out hate fun! Anyway, I stumbled across 2 clips from the movie that spotlight two of the female leads. The first shows a very bad ass Scarlet Johansson as the Black Widow. The second is a clip that was shown when Cobie Smulders, who plays Maria Hill,  was on The Late Show with David Letterman. So for your viewing pleasure, enjoy these snippits from The Avengers!

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Editors Note: For those interested, CitizenBot reviewed Cabin in the Woods during SxSW as well.

Here’s SithBot:

I’m somewhat scared to write my thoughts about this movie, as I’m afraid that anything I say might run the risk of giving away some plot point or twist (or lack thereof) that would dampen anyone’s enjoyment of discovering these things first hand in a theatre. And yes, I recommend seeing it in a theatre, not just because I think it deserves to make a lot of money before the Avengers comes out and crushes everything, but because horror movies should be a group experience. There’s nothing quite like watching something scary with a group of strangers and finding yourself immersed in the psyche of the crowd and reacting, whether in fear, a laugh, or catharsis, with everyone else. At least, that’s the reason I enjoy seeing horror movies in theatres. If you’re in it just for the blood, guts and torture porn, then I suggest you skip Cabin in the Woods and rewatch Human Centipede for the 100th time, as this movie is something you not only wouldn’t enjoy, but is probably too smart for you. For everyone else who didn’t go to the midnight screening of Saw 525 in 3D, you’ll love the film.

As I stated before, I won’t go into too much detail of the plot aside from what you may have gleaned from the trailers and tv spots. Five good looking and (gasp!) smart 20 something college kids head out for a weekend of fun and some debauchery (even smart kids like to party) out in the woods in a cabin that one of their cousins apparently purchased from the Evil Dead films (I’m seriously doing research to see if it’s from the same set). Once there, the booze and weed are unleashed and then, well, something happens and they start to be stalked by some kind of ancient evil that needs their blood to be spilled to be quelled. Oh, and this is all being controlled by a group of people in a lab/tv station somewhere who are upset with the Japanese and spend time betting on what is going to kill these kids.

Confused? You should be, but don’t worry, as you’ll fully understand everything, and then some, once the credits roll. The easiest way to sum up what is going on is to say Cabin in the Woods is like the Truman Show meets Evil Dead, except ratings aren’t what the producers are going for … It’ something a bit more sinister.

The Cabin in the Woods is the first film since Scream to take the entire horror genre and completely turn it on its ear — not only in pointing out how cliched and predictable they have become, but to prove you can have a smart, fun and gory movie that doesn’t rely on gross out parlor tricks that have become commonplace ever since the first Hostel was released. In fact, had this movie been released back when it was originally finished, the writers of Scream 4 could have taken down a few notes to learn what ‘meta’ really means and how to appropriately include that in your script. I don’t think its a stretch of the imagination in any way to predict that less talented directors and writers will be ‘borrowing’ the tools Whedon and Goddard used to put this thing together.

Speaking of Whedon, I’m pretty sure most everyone who reads this site was at least somewhat on board the moment they learned he was involved in this project. The pedigree he brings to everything he touches almost guarantees high quality and enjoyment; the Avengers is one of the most anticipated movie of the year, and a lot of that is due to who is leading the helm, not just the characters. Goddard was the only one I was worried about. Despite the fact that nearly everyone and their brother was in love with Cloverfield, I really dislike that film based mainly on what I feel to be a contrived script and boring characters. The fact he was not only writing but also directing was my sole sticking point going in, but I can thankfully say my fears were allayed as he proved masterful in both roles. The script is quick, witty, fun and avoids obvious plot twist pitfalls, and the movie drags you in from the first scene and never lets go. There are no lulls of exposition to explain ‘what is going on’, instead allowing the story to unfold organically with no wasted moments. In fact, the one brief scene where ‘all is explained’ just sums up what we have already learned, and exists to allow a very fun cameo and to setup the finale. I really wish more writers and directors would follow suit and allow the audience to discover things for themselves instead of spoon feeding them in one big reveal or trying to be extremely clever and spouting a bunch of nonsense (Matrix Reloaded, I’m talking to you).

My only (little) complaint is that the acting is just ok. You really care about the characters and none devolve into complete horror movie stereotypes, but none really stand out as doing an amazing job, with the exception of Fran Kranz as the resident stoner and comic relief. He really manages to steal the scenes he’s in, doing so with a wide eyed glance or something muttered under his breath. Again, everyone did a good job and run circles around the actors in every other horror movie in recent memory, it’s just everything else in this movie sets the bar exceptionally high, so that’s what I have to grade it by.

So in case you couldn’t tell, I really love this movie, and am incredibly excited for the wide release this weekend so I can run out and see it again, this time hopefully picking up on some of the nuances I know I missed the first time around. I also can’t wait to show it to my circle of friends, and it’s been a long time since a film had me this excited to get others onto the bandwagon. While Whedon and Goddard didn’t exactly reinvent the wheel or anything, they did manage to create a worldview that will have you rewatching your favorite horror movies through a new lens and make you wonder if THAT’S what was going along the whole time. I predict many will imitate what has been accomplished here, but just as people tried with classics like Psycho and Scream (including some of its sequels), few will be able to reach the benchmark set by Cabin in the Woods.

-Sithbot

Available on DVD tomorrow is Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous from Marvel Knights Animation.  This is an animated version of the comic of the same name, written by Joss Whedon with art by John Cassaday, and it’s the second story arc of Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men.  Whedon should be a familiar name to you (Buffy, Angel, Firefly), but if those shows don’t ring a bell, then hopefully you know that he is also the guy bringing The Avengers to theaters this summer.  When I saw his name attached to this DVD, I knew I had to seize the opportunity to review it.  Plus, I like X-Men, but while watching this I immediately realized how woefully ignorant I am of what’s been happening in the comic books.

That aside though, I was able to appreciate this as a casual fan.  I generally find Cyclops to be annoying, but he wasn’t the least bit irritating. Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) was definitely the stand-out in this series, though.  She was both pouty and assertive, childish and strong.  And I felt like more energy was put into drawing her, since the close-ups of her face were rendered so well.

I’m also a complete newbie to the world of motion comics, but I think I will watch more from this point forward.  It was really exciting to see the pages of a comic come to life with sounds and music, even though the animation is a bit jerky.  That took some getting used to, but it didn’t ruin the experience for me.

The storyline is:  “The tragic death of a student at the Xavier Institute reveals that a powerful enemy is working from inside the mansion to destroy the X-Men.  It’s an enemy who knows all their weaknesses and can predict their every move.  This new foe doesn’t want wealth, power or world domination – it only wants them dead.  As the X-Men fight for their lives, they learn they’ve been deceived by one of their own.  Even if they survive, the team will never be the same.”

While the storyline at times felt a bit generic, I enjoyed the series overall (except for the cameos from  members of the Fantastic Four.  That just didn’t make any sense to me).  I think the best line of this arc was when Emma Frost said, “I turn into a diamond sometimes.  Are we really going to discuss impossibility?” A blunt remark, but she has a point.

To say too much more would reveal the true foe of the X-Men, and I’d rather keep that under wraps for those who don’t wish to be spoiled, but the epic battle at the end kept me wondering how the team would get themselves out of this mess.  And in addition to the outside forces bent on destroying them, the X-Men also must confront more personal issues. Loyalties will be tested, and lovers will be torn apart.

I’d recommend this to an X-Men fan, particularly to casual fans like myself.  In short, it was fun to watch.  (I just hope the next X-Men story I read or watch has Mr. Sinister in it.  I think he has great fashion sense).

You can check out some of the videos in Swank-mo-tron’s preview of the DVD here.

We are going to be giving away two copies of The Muppets, which is now available on Blu-ray and DVD!

The version we’re giving away is the Wocka! Wocka! edition. This set includes the movie on Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (3 discs) plus a download card for the film’s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.

To enter, all you need to do is comment below about who your favorite Muppet is. If you post about the contest on Twitter or Facebook, make a note of it in your comment.

Winners will be chosen randomly on Friday, April 13th.

This is hands down one of the best movies to come out last year and you should all be leaping at the chance to win a free copy.

If you don’t want to try to win, it’s on sale now!

With each new television spot, my excitement for the Avengers grows that much more. It’s like pain making the Hulk stronger.

This whole spot just made me happy across the board. I really do feel like Joss Whedon most likely knocked this film out of the park. Each of the Avengers was on base with their own films and Whedon is stepping in to hit a grand slam.

This spot features Captain America giving Hulk some orders and I squeed in delight.

The Avengers hits movie theatres in just under a month.