Star Trek 2 Gets A Launch Date

Star Trek 2 has gotten a release date. The dtae is June 29, 2011. This puts it in the coveted 4th of July date. Nice.

SYS

Top 10 of 2009

A little late I know. However, here finally is my best films of 2009:

10. The Blind Side: This will tick off critics, but I definitely say this film deserves every penny it gets. Cute, funny and inspiring, this film is a wonderful exporation of the type of roles Sandra bullock can portray. And at the end if you ain't crying...wel you have no soul, pure and simple.

9. A Christmas Carol: Another unexpected 'un. This film cuaght me off-guard completley and dazzled me. The UnCanny Valley has completley been washed away. Jim Carrey gives a pitch perfect performance and makes this one of the best adaptations of the classic tale ever.

8. Star Trek: J.J. Abrams has created, along with Avatar, a Star Wars type film that has fun, laughs and action coming through in spades. This film leaves you awe-struck and makes you wish The Enterprise came around much more often. Good job, Kirk for this one.



7. 2012: A modern day Towering Inferno? Mayhaps. This film combines thrilling events (they're gonna crash...into Mount Everest!!) with down-to Earth humans. A tale full of sacrifice and destruction, it's one of those rare films that's a little bit of everything...and is just flat-out perfect.

6. Sherlock Holmes: This choice is elementary, my dear readers. Robert Downy Jr. gives an Oscar winning performance as the grand sleuth and makes Sherlock a hero...but still unlike any version we've seen of him before. It's quite a film and quite a mystery as to why no one else thought Holmes could be an action hero.

5. The Princess and The Frog: Disney was in a rut earlier this decade with Home on The Range and Atlantis. Now, they hit the gold mine of fun, music and depth they were missing. This film may even be on par with films like Dumbo and The Little Mermaid. It's a classic, one that deserves so much more. This is a film that'll stick like glue to future generations and prove Disney is still an animation king.



4. Where The Wild Things Are: A kids movie? As if. Dismemberment, tantrums and betrayl are all an integral part of this polarizing, but brilliant film. It may be a stretch, but I certainly think this film is a modern day E.T.



3. The Fantastic Mr. Fox: Talk about misleading marketing. This film will leave in stitches and awe as Wes Anderson creates a film that leaves you begging for more. George Clooney is stunning as Mr. Fox and leads you to love him like in Michale Clayton and the Ocean's films. Wes has created a picture that will remain essential to any animation viewing.



2. Up: Wow. PIXAR ain't number one. Still, this film is a masterpiece, PIXAR's near best. Carl Fredrickson's sad montage at the beggining is guranteed to leave you in tears. And about Dug...well let's just say he's a great tracker, okay? SQUIRELL!



1. Avatar: James Cameron has created The Godfather of sci-fi. A modern day Star Wars. He has transformed cinema from nice to breathtaking. Every single 3D moment leaves you breathless, wanting to see it again immediatly. Thisi s a film that'll one day be known as a triumph of both storytelling and visual effects. A rare modern day masterpiece.



There you have it. Hope you enjoyed reading it. I can't wait to seee what 2010 brings.

SYS

The PGA Nomminations Are Announced!

Excitingly, the PGA nominations have been revealed. Below are the noms. On January 24th, by the way, we will know who wins. Fingers crossed for Up!

Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures:

Avatar
Producers: James Cameron, Jon Landau

District 9
Producers: Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson

An Education
Producers: Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey

The Hurt Locker
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

Inglourious Basterds
Producer: Lawrence Bender

Invictus
Producers: Clint Eastwood, Rob Lorenz, Lori McCreary , Mace Neufeld

Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Producers: Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-Magness

Star Trek
Producers: J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof

Up
Producer: Jonas Rivera

Up in the Air
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

PGA Producer of the Year Award in Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:

9
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

Coraline
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

The Princess and the Frog
Producer: Peter Del Vecho

Up
Producer: Jonas Rivera

PGA Producer of the Year Award in Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures:

Burma VJ
Producer: Lise Lense-Moller

The Cove
Producers: Paula DuPre Pesman, Fisher Stevens

Sergio
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

Soundtrack for a Revolution
Producer(s): Awaiting final credit determination.

SYS

Avatar Box Office Part I: Friday...A Grand Start

Avatar debuted to a stunning 27 million yesterday, with 3 million of that coming from midnight screenings. It could have an oepning similar to Star Treks 78 million oepning. I say 73 million because of some snowstorms. Course, down here in Texas we don't have that problem, but I hear the East does.

I'll be back tomorrow for the full box office report and the Part II, where I'll discuss how it's box offcie may mean for future Sci-Fi films.

SYS

DVD Review: Galaxy Quest

With a new Star Trek movie all on DVD & Blu-Ray, it seems mildly appropriate to look at the greatest Star Trek spoof: Galaxy Quest.

In the spoof, Galaxy Quest is a TV show that has been off the air for a while, but only 1 star is liking the fame they get: Jason Nesmith (TIm ALlen). However, when an actualy alien race invades, it's up to the whole cast to save the day.

This whole darn thing feels like some real life object due to it's frightningly real portrayl of actors and rabin fans. It's wonderful and the fact that the fans save the day in the end is really brilliant.

I can't imagine no Star Trek fan not enjoying this film thanks to all the fun jokes at Star Trek (the rocking of the ship had me on the floor) and it really is a clever fun ride.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10 or B+

SYS

Blu-Ray Review: Star Trek

J.J. ABrams has made many-a classic things this decade. Lost, Alias and Mission Impossible 3 (the former is probably at the bottom fo the classics though). You would think though, J.J. would be horrid to create the film. He didn't even know what Tribbles were!! HE...DIDN'T...KNOW....WHAT.....TRIBBLES....WERE!!! However, he's the best thing that's happened to this franchise sincE Khan was shouted.

In this reboot, Kirk finds himself joining Starfleet Academy with Bones, Spock Uhuara and Sulu and soons learns of aa time-traveling Romulan who plans to use an Elder Spock for his own datardly deeds...

This film has some great visuals, but it's the comedy, heart and action that just blow you away. Spock is truly heartfelt here and comedy comes in spades, mainly thnaks to Scotty played by Simon Pegg. (surprisingly, Tyler Perry is in here, but dosen't crack a smile!!) The opening, like Up, is worth any price alone to see. It's wonderful and very real. You feel like your in the midst of the great Star Trek battle.

This is easily the best Star Trek film ever and, honestly, I'm excited to see what a sequel might bring to the table. Warp speed to your nearest store to pick up this grand item.

Rating: A- or 8.8 out of 10

SYS

Clash of The Titans Trailer

Here is another trailer. I'll be gone for tomorrow. Out of town. But I'll be back soon with Star Trek, Christmas Carol and New Moon reviews.


SYS

A Blog To Follow and What's Coming

As you all know, video's have entered our blogosphere. True, we're only 3 days old, but still this blog is starting to become the most talked about in the area. Tehre will be more video's, I can promise you that. In fact, come tomorrow for a video of the Avatar trailer. You will enjoy that and go see A Christmas Carol to see it in 3D.

Speaking of Christmas Carol, we will have that review up tomorrow. Ice Age 3, Planet 51 and Star Trek reviews will be up over the weekend. Star Trek mania will begin tomorrow with the trailer either tomorrow or Saturday and the review up shortly after that.

Goodness knows I'll be busy. On top of all that, our biggest review ever will be up. That'll be on New Moon. Check back Monday to see if bombed or is the dawn of a new era for the small company called Summit Entertainment.

Finally, check out Blue Sky Disney. They may not update daily, but they have nice news on Disney films and parks.

See you all over the weekend. Check back for tons of reviews.


SYS

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN....You FInd The Actor That's Playing Khan?

Star Trek was one of the biggest films of this year, and likely one of my favorites too. Now, they are working on a sequel. Khan may be in it. Who will play him?

Nestor Carbonell, who is on Lost, another J.J. Abrams project (J.J. directed Star Trek and produced Cloverfield and Fringe).

Also, Chris Pine (Kirk) and John Cho (Sulu) say they will return, with more emotional roles. Warp speed there, Sulu!

SYS

Reviews To Come

To ensure no confusion, we will have reviews to come in this section. I will update daily and every month will make a new post to show what reviews are coming. When a review is up, a hyperlink will get you to the review.


On our review calander:

*Up (Blu-Ray)
*Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen
*New Moon
*This Is It
*A Christmas Carol
*Star Trek (Blu-Ray)
*Gone With The Wind (Blu-Ray)
*Harry Potter 6
*Merry Madagascar
*Cars
*The Blind Side
*Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
*2012

*Planet 51
*Forest Gump: Saphire Collection Edition
*G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra
*The Wizard of Oz
*A Charlie Brown Christmas
*Fantastic Mr. Fox
*X-Men Origins: Wolverine
*Land of the Lost
*Old Dogs
*A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
*Classic Holiday Favorites
*Miracle on 34th Street
*Jack Frost

More to come. Keep reading.

SYS (See You Soon)