Movie Trailer: "Daybreakers"

The trailer for the upcoming vampire film, "Daybreakers" has been posted on the web. The film is written and directed by Peter and Michael Spierig, and stars Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe and Sam Neill.

In the year 2019, a plague has transformed most of the human population into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the vampires plots their survival, while a researcher uncovers a way to save humankind.

"Daybreakers" will open in the US on January 8, 2009.

Movie Trailer: "The Box"

The trailer for Richard Kelly's "The Box" has hit the web. The film is based on the 1970 short story "Button, Button" by author Richard Matheson and stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden.

Official synopsis:

Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.

"The Box" is scheduled for release in the US on October 30, 2009 and in Malaysia on November 5, 2009.

Movie Trailer: Hayao Miyazaki's "Ponyo"

The US trailer for Studio Ghibli's animated film "Ponyo" (崖の上のポニョ) is now online. The film is written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and will be his tenth film for Ghibli. The English version of the film features the voices of Noah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Tina Fey, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett.

The animated film is inspired by "The Little Mermaid" and centres on a baby fish in the sea named Ponyo who wants to become a human girl. In pursuing her goal, she befriends a five-year-old human boy, Sōsuke.

"Ponyo" premiered in Japan on July 19, 2008 and is scheduled for release in the US on August 14, 2009.

Movie Trailer: "Halloween II"

Here's the theatrical trailer for Rob Zombie's horror film "Halloween II". The film will follow the aftermath of the events of the 2007 remake and stars Malcolm McDowell, Scout Taylor-Compton, and Tyler Mane.

Michael Myers is still at large and no less dangerous than ever. After a failed reunion to reach his baby sister at their old home, Laurie Strode is immediately taken to a hospital to be treated by the wounds that had been afflicted by her brother a few hours ago. However, Michael isn't too far off and will continue his murdering 'Halloween' rampage until he gets his sister all to himself

"Halloween II" is scheduled for release in the US on August 28, 2009 and in Malaysia on October 30, 2009.

Teaser Trailer: "The Last Airbender"

The new teaser trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender” has been released to offer fans a first look at the film adaptation of the animated TV series.

The film stars Noah Ringer as Aang, Nicola Peltz as Katara, Jackson Rathbone as Sokka, Aasif Mandvi as Admiral Zhao and Dev Patel as Prince Zuko.

"The Last Airbender" is scheduled for release in the US on July 2, 2010.

Movie Trailer: "Inglourious Basterds"

The brand new trailer for Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" has hit the web. The film is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Brühl and Eli Roth.

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theatre in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

"Inglourious Basterds" is scheduled for release in the US on August 21, 2009.

Girl Gets Dying Wish To See Pixar's "Up"

Here's a really touching story that made my eyes welled up.

In Huntington Beach, California, cancer-stricken Colby Curtin desperately wanted to see the new Disney-Pixar animated film, "Up." But the 10-year-old girl was too sick to go to a movie theatre.

Colby was diagnosed with vascular cancer in 2005, and saw previews for the film in April. Her health began to deteriorate since then and by June 9, she was too sick to go anywhere.

On June 11, a family friend contacted Pixar, and the studio officials agreed to send someone to Colby's house the next day with a DVD copy of "Up" for a private screening.

Colby's mother, Lisa, said she asked her daughter if she could hang on until the movie arrived. "I'm ready (to die), but I'm going to wait for the movie," she said her daughter replied.

Colby was unable to open her eyes to watch the movie, so her mother had to describe the scenes to her. When her mother asked if she enjoyed it, the girl nodded.

Colby died later that night.


Source: Yahoo! News

Why "Star Trek" Is Suddenly Cool Again

IMHO, STAR WARS has always been way cooler than STAR TREK. However, following the phenomenal success of J.J. Abrams' new STAR TREK movie (now the top-grossing film of 2009), things have now changed. Here's a chart explaining why the STAR TREK franchise is suddenly so hip right now.


Source: Sci Fi Wire

Movie Trailer: "Zombieland"

The first trailer for Ruben Fleischer's zombie comedy "Zombieland" has invaded the web. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin.

The film focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Eisenberg) is a big wuss -- but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Harrelson) is an AK-toting, zombie-slaying' bad ass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies.

"Zombieland" is scheduled for release in the US on October 9, 2009.


Official website: http://www.zombieland.com/

Theatrical Trailer For "2012"

The theatrical trailer for Roland Emmerich's yet another disaster film "2012" is now available online. The film has an ensemble cast, including John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

"2012" revolves a family who goes on vacation in December 2012, just as the ancient Mayan calendar is coming to a close. Over the decades, many have interpreted the completion of the Mayan calendar to mean there will be a major change in world order. Some prophesied that the world will end when the ancient calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012. Cool!

"2012" is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2009.


Official website: www.sonypictures.com/movies/2012/