I took more shots for you guys. Tried my best to get some close-ups. They blocked off everything and the cops are all over. These shots are between Wacker and Wabash.

Based on the graphic novel. This movie looks epic.

Here is the first look at the new Green Lantern Costume from the upcoming film. Slight changes in the torso and chest area. The new suit seems more…alive. I am hoping that this is a promo shot and the actual suit looks closer to the actual comic book one worn by Hal Jordan.

Being a fanboy I worry what else they have changed for the sake of “creative licensing.” Usually this doesn’t end well for anyone.(See Spider-Man 3)

I read a recent article in Wizard magazine with Geoff Johns, current writer for the Green Lantern series, and he approved of what he had seen and read regarding the upcoming film. If he’s happy, there’s a good chance us fans will be too.

Shots from Michigan Avenue. They will not allow you to stand still to take really good shots, but I think I did ok.

Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios have officially announced today that 26-year-old British actor Andrew Garfield (Boy A, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Social Network) has been cast as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man in Marc Webb’s 3D Spider-Man reboot. Garfield beat out Jamie Bell; Josh Hutcherson; Alden Ehrenreich; Frank Dillane. Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson and Anton Yelchin (Terminator: Salvation, Star Trek) for the role. While Garfield might be one of the least known of the possible choices, he is probably the most talented actor on the short list.

On selecting Garfield, director Marc Webb said, “Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.”

It seems that the resident sorcerer of NYC’s Greenwich Village will be the next character from the Marvel roster to get the big screen treatment. That’s right — a movie for Doctor Strange is in the works! According to Deadline, Marvel Studios has hired Thomas Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer, the writing team behind the upcoming reboot of Conan (the sword-wielding Barbarian, not the NBC refugee) to pen the legendary mystic’s live-action debut. However, with their recent $4 billion acquisition of Marvel, this film will also apparently be the first that will be released under the banner of Disney.

Besides being involved with a draft of Jon Favreau’s upcoming Cowboys and Aliens, the writing duo of Donnelly and Oppenheimer have also penned the screenplay to the upcoming film adaptation of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. (They wrote a video game movie? …Oh, boy.) At this point, details are scarce. However, it is worth noting that Doctor Strange’s name did come up in the recent news regarding Marvel potentially looking to release a series of short films staring some of its lesser-known characters. The release under the Disney banner is actually a given, considering that Marvel Studios’ distribution partnership with Paramount is down to four more films before Disney would then take the helm. It is assumed that those four will be Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, and finally Iron Man 3. While other Marvel properties like Runaways and Ant-Man remain on the back-burner, it will be interesting to see how films after the Paramount deal will take shape. If the rumor about the short films holds true, then perhaps the changing of the release strategy of some of these lesser-known Marvel comic films may coincide with Disney taking the helm of distribution.

As far as the possibilities for Doctor Strange as a movie, it could have the potential to be the most unique comic book film ever. Once a prominent and somewhat arrogant surgeon, Stephen Strange’s medical career ended with a devastating car accident that deprived him of his abilities. Filled with guilt over the plethora of personal tragedies of in his life, he traveled to the Far East seeking to learn of mystic powers to fix everything that was wrong in his life. Instead, he found his calling and was trained to be a mystic hero defending Earth against evil invaders from another dimension. He’s been a fixture in the Marvel Universe ever since.

Strange has the potential to be an excellent film, as long as the complexity of his character is retained. The original comic released in the early 60′s was clearly influenced from youth subculture’s prevalent interest at the time in psychedelia and Eastern Mysticism. The idea of the Marvel staff being high on mushrooms while producing the series was a long-running rumor. (Which was denied emphatically.) The film, therefore, must contain the quirkiness that embodied the comics, while casting a lead who can express the grouchiness and reluctance to heroism shown in Strange’s journey towards his destiny. In other words, he has to be kind of a pompous and sarcastic douche, yet be one that at the same time maintains a certain swagger and likability. If you ask me, House’s Hugh Laurie is tailor-made for that role. But, of course, we’ll see.

What’s your take on Doctor Strange? Can it work on the big screen? Is it too weird for average moviegoers?

Source: Deadline

This is the first full trailer for the upcoming Green Hornet film. Looks cool. Not sure if I’ll catch this one in the theaters yet.

The Apprentice embarks to become the master when faced with the ultimate betrayal at the hands of Darth Vader.

This Trailer is crazy. Last years trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic kicked some major butt. Now Bioware has topped themselves with a brand new cinematic, featuring a insane Sith warrior  and a Female Jedi with a double sided Light Saber. Yawza!

The set looks insane. The characters look awesome.