Moriarty Is Dead!!!

"Moriarty is dead" are the words said by "Sherlock" star Andrew Scott. Scott confirmed that he will not be returning as the TV villain while in an interview with The Sun newspaper. He also said,

"I don't think there could have been any better exit for a character like that"

I thought he would come back, but if not then that was definitley the way to go. Maybe Scott could crossover and make my dream come true and take on the role of the next Master, when and if he comes back ever. 

The New "Star Wars" Trilogy Will Be Totally Original?

According to some online movie news sites, the next "Star Wars" trilogy will be totally original and will have no connection to the past six films. This could mean that Disney are attempting a mini reboot within the "Wars" universe and wipe the slate clean with new characters.
There's still rumors that Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are still though expected to return for a "passing of the torch" type scene even though this is possibly a reboot to the long-running franchise.
On the other hand, the new trilogy may not be a total reboot and just maybe have a new ending for the three original characters rather than the stories in the various comics and books set after "Episode 6". They may have new storylines for them rather than adapt, hence the original idea.
This could serious work if Disney plan to bring in new Jedi's and a new evil Empire. I'm just hyped up about the cast to be honest. The actors and actresses of today are amazing and I'm excited about who will be lucky to get a role in the new trilogy.

I Just Had To Post These Pics Of The Moment George Lucas Thought "SHIT!! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"

Disney Have Bought LucasFilm For Over $4 Billion!

This is probably the most craziest news ever!!!!! Disney now not only own Marvel, but now they have bought LucasFilm for an expensive $4.5 billion. They now own all rights to all past and future "Star Wars" films and anything to do with the franchise, including the planned live-action TV show. Robert A Iger, who is the Chairman And Cheif Exec Officer Of The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that Disney have made plans for a "Star Wars-Episode 7" and it's set to be released in 2015. The 7th film will now go up against the "Justice League" film and "The Avengers 2".
Iger confirmed that producer Kathleen Kennedy will stay on as the Producer for Episode 7 and future installments and George Lucas will only have the role as Creative Consultant. This is what Iger said about Kennedy and Lucas's roles, It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene.

"Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future."

It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene. 
I for one am really super excited about the new films and I just hope they turn out well and Disney doesn't cock up. I also just hope they don't make CGI animated films and make them live-action instead. 

Also, what some people haven't realised is that Disney now own the rights to the "Indiana Jones" franchise too, so we could be seeing a fifth one of them after all and ASAP too. I just hope they don't reboot and start all over with someone like Zac Efron taking the lead. They now have that choice to do that. 

Vaughn Not Directing "First Class 2" But Singer Is!

I've been talking about Bond so much and totally forogt to mention the disapointment that Matthew Vaughn has sadly had to give up helming the highly-anticipated 2014 "X-Men: First Class" sequel, "Days Of Future Past".
There's no official news on why he's left, but rumors have it that he's left because he's directing Mark Millar's "Secret Service" BIG-screen adaption. On a very high note, Bryan Singer, director of the first two "X-Men" films is making his grand return and is taking over from Vaughn in the directing department.
I hate the fact that Matthew Vaughn isn't directing the new film, but come on...............Bryan Singer is back!!! Singer could make this amazing. Might not be as amazing as what Vaughn did, but it could be nearly equal.
Now that Singer is back, there's more rumors that other major characters from his first two "X-Men" films are coming back for the new prequel. Patrick Stewart is confirmed, Famke Janssen, Shawn Ashmore and Daniel Cudmore are all possibly returning as there original roles. 

New Teaser Poster For "The Wolverine"

"BOND 24 & 25" Working As Two-Part Story?

After the amazing success of new Bond film, "SKYFALL", writer John Logan has been signed on by MGM to write not only a "BOND 24", but also a 25th film too. He is expected to write the both of them together and they are rumored to be shoot back-2-back as they will work as a two-parter. Other than "Casino Royale" and "Quantum Of Solace", "BOND 24 & 25" will be the first two films in the long-running franchise to work as a true two-parter story. "Casino" and "Quantum" only shared certain elements, where as these two are going to be like "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 & 2" type of two-parter.
Now this could either work both ways because the franchise is not used to having direct sequels and "Quantum" wasn't the best move to make, but seeing as John Logan is back, it could break the curse and turn out well for everyone. And seeing as present Bond, Daniel Craig could be finishing after "BOND 24 & 25"...........surely he wants to finish on a good move, with a great writer and director.
On the note of director, Sam Mendes has mentioned that he'd love another crack at a future Bond film, most likely the next film or so. MGM have also said that they would love to have him back to, but they are also looking at other directors just in case something goes wrong and he can't come back. Danny Boyle has once again stated that he would love to direct a future Bond film. He directed the Olympic short film, "Happy & Glorious" which starred both Daniel Craig and The Queen. It worked as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Bond.
Boyle said this about directing a Bond film,

‘I enjoy the Bond movies, always have and always will, but I have no plans to direct one. I don’t know who came up with the story, but please tell them I’m very flattered to be thought of!’

Two New Posters For "Texas Chainsaw 3D"

New Poster For "Die Hard 5"

"Ghostbusters 3" Actually Filming Next Year After All?

I love "Ghostbusters" and would love a new film to get made, but I'm really getting sick and tired of keeping blogging about the on-off-on-off-on again highly-anticipated sequel. I keep getting news that it's happening, so I post about it. Then I get news that it ain't happening anytime soon. It's filming then it's not filming. 

Now there's new news that it is in fact filming next Summer after all for a 2014 release date. Again, similar reports have said that it's filming next year and then they get debunked so take this news with a MASSIVE pinch of salt and don't get too excited! 

It's been kind of confirmed by Dan Akroyd in recent reports that the new sequel will act as both a sequel and a reboot, but more verging on reboot after this report, 

“We’ve got a brilliant new writer on it and we’ll be passing the torch on to a new generation. We’re working on it to make it just right to satisfy our fans. I’m confident we’ll be in production in the next year.”

Mary Jane Been Cast For "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 &3"

It's been announced that "Descendants" star, Shailene Woodley has joined the cast of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" as the new rebooted version of Mary-Jane Watson. It's been reported that she will appear in a cameo near the end of the second film before becoming lead female in the third. I think she is stunning looking and would be great for the part.
Rumours came out a few weeks back saying that Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy was set to be killed off during the next film, but nothing was confirmed. It's still not been confirmed if she will be killed off in the second one or be kept to die at the beginning of the third. Stacy is killed by the Green Goblin in the comic books, so that could be kept for the third and final film in the rebooted trilogy.
This is my theory because Electro is strongly rumoured to the the second films main villain, but it's also rumoured that Norman Osborn will pop up too to kick things off for Stacy's death, which I'm seriously guessing is the third film.

Producers Looking For New Bond Already?

While speaking to "SKYFALL" actress Naomi Harris let slip that the studio behind the Bond franchise are already looking ahead for the next actor to take over the role of James Bond once Daniel Craig leaves. Craig recently confirmed that he has signed on for two more films after his 23rd adventure as the British secret spy. Harris named British black actor, Idris Elba and said that he had recently met with producers about a role in a future Bond film(s). Elba has been rumoured to be a extremely strong contender for the role and he said that he would love to get the chance to play Bond.
Here's what Harris said about Elba meeting with the producers,

"I didn’t realize that there was this talk and then I did a film with Idris [Elba] and he said that he met Barbara Broccoli [James Bond producer] and that it does seem like there is a possibility in the future that there could very well be a black James Bond. And I would have to vote for Idris because I just finished working with him and he’s a great guy."

I personally think he would be a great James Bond, but how would you explain the sudden change in the characters change in skin colour? You can explain it when it comes to The Doctor regenerating, but Bond, you can't. Elba is 40 and by the time Craig finishes off with his final two films, Elba could be about 45/46 at the most and by that time could be too old for the role. I still want to see Michael Fassbender get the role though. 

"IRON MAN 3" Trailer Is Here!

Finally the first teaser trailer for the first film in the MCU: Phase 2, "IRON MAN 3" has been released. The trailer is fantastic looking and shows us that anything can happen to any of the characters and their surroundings. There's shockers and plenty and plenty of action.
We see that Starks new suit could either have a mind of its own or is controlled by his. We get a quick glimpse of Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin and it looks like he ain't gonna take now prisoners too. He means war and he wants Starks head on a plate.
Check out the trailer here: http://youtu.be/5EjG-1U3wqA

New Stills Of The Mandarin, Iron Patriot & Tony Stark And Pepper!

Mark Millar Talks Upcoming "First Class" Sequel!

While chatting with SFX Magazine about his new role over at Fox, Mark Millar commented on what the plan is for Matthew Vaughn's upcoming 2014 "First Class" sequel, "Days Of Future Past".
Here's what Millar said about what to expect from the new "X-Men" film,

"[Matthew] Vaughn is going for a big sci-fi style thing with X-Men: Days of Future Past....(it's) X-Men meets The Terminator. You've got robots, you've got time travel, you've got superheroes - it's got everything in one film. He also said that it is "no spoiler on [his] part" to say that the film goes into an apocalyptic future. Cost-wise it's going to go up, and ambitious-wise it's gone up. But Vaughn can handle it. Vaughn made Kick-Ass for $28 million." 

So it all sounds good for fans of the franchise. I think that it will work and there are rumours that the Sentinels could finally be making an appearance in full form like originally planned before in the first "X-Men" film. 
Also, amazing news that I never got to blog about because I've been busy is that Patrick Stewart has signed onto future instalments in the "X-Men" franchise. It's rumoured that he's coming back for a possible "X-Men 4", appearing in the upcoming "Wolverine" reboot or the "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" adaption. Famke Jansen, who played Jean Grey in the first three films has also said that she is opened to return to the "X-Men" universe. She's rumoured to be popping up in "The Wolverine" reboot, which could possibly lead into crossing over to the "Days Of Future Past" film. 

Official Synopsis For Marvel's "IRON MAN 3"

It's been over a week, well actually nearly two weeks since I last posted. Been really busy with work and college and I've missed a lot of TV and film news and would love to post about it, but it's pointless now so let's just start from the past few days rather than do a whole weeks worth because you all probably know about it already.
Here we go then, so seeing as the marketing for "Iron Man 3" has now began, Marvel have officially released the synopsis for the second sequel in the "Iron Man" franchise and "Phase 2" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Here is the official synopsis,

“Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?”

Awesome New Poster For "The Last Stand"

Teaser Poster For Feature Length "Iron Man" Anime!

"Iron Man: Rise Of Technovore" is set for a Spring 2013 release date and comes from Japanese director, Hiroshi Hamasaki. The film explores a confrontation between Iron Man and the villainous Ezekiel Stane, who develops new bio-technology that seemingly outclasses the Iron Man armor. After Stane unleashes a terrorist attack and sets Tony Stark up to take the fall, Iron Man must evade S.H.I.E.L.D.’s man hunt and find a way to clear his name.

On-Set Pics From Robo's Launch Day!

Three Frames From "Star Trek Into Darkness"

While on US show "Conan", "Star Trek" director JJ Abrams teased fans with a short clip from the new film "Star Trek Into Darkness". So finally fans are shown some footage from the new "Trek" film, well not quite because we're only shown three frames of Spock in a space suit in a flaming volcano. Now three frames is like literally 1 second long, but it's still pretty fucking awwwwesome though.
Here's the interview with JJ Abrams and the three frames clip on "Conan": http://youtu.be/SUMf6aEE2YI

"A Good Day To Die Hard" Teaser Trailer Is Finally Released!

Finally the marketing for Fox's upcoming "Die Hard" sequel is now underway with the first teaser trailer and image below, which was released early last week in USA magazine "Entertainment Weekly".

The new teaser trailer to give us much about the films plot, but it does show us that it's going to kick ass with a hell of a lot of action and well, Bruce Willis with a BIG gun!
Check it out here: http://youtu.be/FRLwoMXaZHQ

James Bond's BIG 50th Is Here!!!

Today marks the massive 50th anniversary of our awesome British spy, James Bond. The first official film, "Dr No" was released 50 years ago today with Scotland's national treasure, Sir Sean Connery as the very first actor to portray James Bond in the canon films. Connery ran from 1962-1967. His films were, "Dr No", "From Russia With Love", "Goldfinger", "Thunderball" and finally "You Only Live Twice". He then returned in 1971 in his final film in the canon films, "Diamonds Are Forever".

Connery was a good Bond, but I never really liked him at first. I prefered Roger Moore. I like Connery a lot more now when I watch his films.

When Connery left in 67, shit actor George Lazenby took over the role of Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". It was shite and he was shite, so he only got one film.
Once Connery completed his final film in 71, TV's Roger Moore took over the role of James Bond and became a world icon and another national treasure. Fans loved him and he stayed on longer from 1971-1985. His films were, "Live And Let Die", "The Man With The Golden Gun", "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Moonraker", "The Your Eyes Only", "Octopussy" and finally "A View To A Kill".

Personally I fucking loved Roger Moore and I especially loved "Live And Let Die". Both the film and the song by Paul McCartney and Wings were superb.
Once Moore was done with the role, Timothy Dalton took over and starred in "The Living Daylights" and "Licence To Kill" from 1987-1989. Dalton was a good Bond and I wish he got at least one or two more films, but hey it's cool.

Next to take on the role of James Bond, was TV's Pierce Brosnan. He played Bond from 1995-2002. His films had some ups and downs, but mainly ups due to the fact that Brosnan was the fucking ultimate James Bond for me, we'll until Daniel Craig came in and took over in the 2006 reboot. To me Brosnan was just so fast paced and slick and just awesome really.

His best film was GoldenEye, which was his first film. He then starred in "Tomorrow Never Dies", "The World Is Not Enough" and lastly his not so great 2002 final film, "Die Another Day".
And finally, Daniel Craig came in and helped reboot the beloved franchise with 2006's "Casino Royale" and that, I think, is the best James Bond film to date. He was so different and fresh and fans loved him. It was more real than the other films because he was just fresh into his 00 role and there was no Q, so that meant not as much crazy as gadgets, actually, we'll none really, but that was good though. It was more of a Bourne meets Bond type film. It had so much twists and turns and shockers. It was unlike any other Bond film that we've seen before.

Craig then starred in a follow-up in 2008 with "Quantum Of Solace". It had much more action, but the story was a bit weak. They were trying to hard to be as amazing as the first film. The other bad side of "Quantum" was that it was a direct sequel, which has never happened before in the Bond franchise. Trying to do a direct sequel in a franchise that's never had one before, we'll kind of fails big time.
But for me, Daniel Craig is the ultimate James Bond. He's definitely the best Bond to date followed by Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore. Craig is just so energetic and amazing in the role.
Now, Craig is starring in his third outing as the British spy, which is under the cool title of "SKYFALL".

Not much has been revealed about the new film, but it's said to be going back to classic Bond and back to the way the reboot was with the realism. It's also the first time that Q will be back in the films, but this time he's played by a young guy, Ben Whishaw. The trailers are amazing and it looks so much darker and more serious and nothing like other Bonds. Like I said, it looks like its going to be more real and intense than the 2006 reboot. At the same time the film is going back to classic Bond with all the gadgets and just that type of feel and look, even though it's darker and more serious too.
Overall, the James Bond films have been there every year or so to take you away from the real world and into the world of over the top action with hot Bond girls, cheesy and cool dialogue, awesome soundtracks and just great acting from the lead villains and James Bond himself. You always finish watching the end of each film with a smile and you just want more and more.
Anyway, back onto what is happening today on the 50th birthday of Bond. This day also marks the release of the new films opening theme song, which is sung by the beautiful Adele. But the official single won't be released until October 29th in the shops.

It was rumoured for ages that she was singing the theme for "SKYFALL", but it was confirmed that she was singing and writing it after all and uploaded a picture of the lyrics up on her Twitter just a few days back, which gave fans the final overall confirmation.
Just listened to the song late last night before the official release and I have to say that it is one of the definitive Bond songs to date. At first I liked it, but didn't love it. Now I totally adore it. Adele's voice is just so perfect and the fact that she's singing along with the James Bond score is just genius even though it's so simple to do. Here's the link to the official release of the song on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HKoqNJtMTQ

Today will also see the release of the "Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story Of 007" documentary in cinemas all over the UK. Here's a clip of past Bond, Pierce Bronsan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXvIIt1le0o
And finally, Sky Movies have started up their Sky Movies 007 channel, which sadly will only be running through October and will finish. On a high note, Sky Movies have got all control over the film franchises rights and will be the only channels to play all 22 of the films.
Here's the trailer that's being shown on other Sky channels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2FAWb5Lch8
It's a fucking amazingly edited video to show all of the Bonds racing each other........HOW COOL IS THAT?!