MUST WATCH: First Trailer For X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST !!

What's the first thing you think about while watching this trailer for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST? Probably the star power. Stop and look who is in this thing: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Omar Sy, and Halle Berry - directed by Bryan Singer!

Top that off with some of the X-Men of stereoscopic 3D talent in John Harper (Stereographer) and Ben Gervais (3D production systems supervisor), both of whom I met at the Toronto International Stereoscopic 3D Conference in September. These guys know their stuff. I'm looking forward to talking with them again in the coming months to give you guys a look into how they work, especially for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST.

Here's the storyline for the movie:
The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original "X-Men" film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from "X-Men: First Class," in an epic battle that must change the past -- to save our future.

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST opens on May 23, 2014.

New GNOMEO AND JULIET Photos! Elton John Songs Featured In Movie!!

Have you guys heard about Disney's GNOMEO AND JULIET? It sure is creeping up fast! Scheduled for release on February 11, 2011 (Same date as DRIVE ANGRY) the animation is starting its marketing campaign in earnest. The trailer is playing in front of MEGAMIND as well in Canada (E1 Entertainment distributing). See trailer below.

I have some new images direct from Disney for you today (Click to enlarge...)

Obviously a family movie, the garden gnomes Gnomeo (voice of McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Blunt) have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

GNOMEO AND JULIET has assembled an impressive list of voice actors: Jason Statham, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart and Maggie Smith to name several.

Disney Animation did not create this movie however - those credits belong to Rocket Pictures, Starz Animation and Touchstone Pictures.

Guys - this isn't for everyone of course but Shakespeare's revered tale does get a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury (co-director of "Shrek 2") and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John! They aren't pulling any punches.



Stay tuned for more info as this movie's release approaches...

Concept Art For DOROTHY OF OZ - Toto, I've A Feeling We're Not In 2D Any More!!

Yes, the old 1939 classic is getting remade again, this time as a stereoscopic 3D animation directed by Daniel St. Pierre and produced by Bonne Radford. It's about time! :-)

Kudos to the marketing team behind the project as what I have seen so far has been first class and in abundance.

The stellar voice cast includes Martin Short, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Oliver Platt, Patrick Stewart, Megan Hilty, Hugh Dancy and Lea Michele (GLEE) as Dorothy.

Plenty of concept art has been made available - check out the Emerald City!

Here's what to expect:
"In this story, Dorothy (Lea Michele) returns to Kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that had whisked her away to the magical Land of Oz. The Home she had been so desperate to return to is no longer; the townspeople, with nowhere to turn, are packing up and moving out. However, before Dorothy can even begin to react to or resist this change, she is transported back to Oz by equally magical methods as her first trip. Oz is in trouble, and the people there need her help: Dorothy's old friends- the Scarecrow (Dan Aykroyd), Tin Man (Kelsey Grammer) and Cowardly Lion (James Belushi) - have disappeared and the land is in a state of decay. As Dorothy journeys to find her friends, she encounters a number of new companions and problems, including a man of marshmallows (Hugh Dancy) who can't think for himself, a china doll princess (Megan Hilty) whose bossiness is a cover for her fragility, and a tugboat (Patrick Stewart) with as many personalities as he has pieces. Dorothy must help this odd group band together against a wicked new villain - a Jester (Martin Short!) who thinks all of Oz should be under his control."

Related Sites Of Interest:
- Official Website
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Lea Michele Performing As Dorothy
- More Concept Art! (THR)

I LOVE the casting of Martin Short in this thing. He can really belt out a tune. Seriously. I'm not kidding. Trust me.

DOROTHY OF OZ is slated for release on April 1, 2012.

Source: THR