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John Carter (2012): New Extended Clip and Sizzle Reel Online – Cosmic Book News

By alkaon on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Disney has released a 5 minute extended sizzle reel for John Carter.

The movie has been taking a beating in regards to the film’s marketing as of late, but Disney seems to be coming through as they did state their major push was forthcoming.

John Carter hits theaters March 9th, 2012 starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, with Thomas Haden Church and Willem Dafoe.

Synopsis:

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, “John Carter of Mars” is a sweeping action adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). Based on the classic sci-fi novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film tells the story of John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter discovers that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. 

 

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John Carter (2012): New Extended Clip and Sizzle Reel Online – Cosmic Book News

By alkaon on February 25, 2012 No Comments

Disney has released a 5 minute extended sizzle reel for John Carter.

The movie has been taking a beating in regards to the film’s marketing as of late, but Disney seems to be coming through as they did state their major push was forthcoming.

John Carter hits theaters March 9th, 2012 starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, with Thomas Haden Church and Willem Dafoe.

Synopsis:

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, “John Carter of Mars” is a sweeping action adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). Based on the classic sci-fi novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film tells the story of John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter discovers that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. 

 

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John Carter Featurette Reveals New, Lighthearted Footage

By alkaon on February 3, 2012 No Comments

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While the sneak peek at the Super Bowl spot for John Carter didn’t reveal any new footage from the Disney action film, a new minute-long featurette does — all while playing up a more lighthearted side of the adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic novels.

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes John Carter — a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Opening March 9, John Carter also stars Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston and Thomas Hayden Church.

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Colin Farrell Won’t Be Getting His A– to Mars in ‘Total Recall’ Remake

By alkaon on January 18, 2012 No Comments


By Kurt Orzeck at TheWrap

Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:09pm EST

The recently released synopsis for Columbia Pictures’ “Total Recall” remake almost identically describes the original film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (see below).

However, one crucial word is missing: “Mars.”

Nary a scene in the Colin Farrell-starring movie will take place on the red planet, TheWrap has confirmed. Instead, all the events will transpire on Earth.

Also read: Colin Farrell in Talks to Star in ‘Total Recall’ Remake

That means the remake won’t be reviving one of the most memorable quotes from the original: “Get your ass to Mars.”

The remake is directed by Len Wiseman (“Live Free or Die Hard”) from a script by Kurt Wimmer (“Salt”). Like the original, it is based on the Philip K. Dick short story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale,” which was first published in 1966.

Neal H. Moritz is producing the remake through his company Original Films; Toby Jaffe will oversee the project.

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Official High Quality Image Of Taylor Kitsch as JOHN CARTER From Andrew …

By alkaon on December 28, 2011 No Comments


From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, “John Carter of Mars” is a sweeping action adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). Based on the classic sci-fi novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film tells the story of John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter discovers that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

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Along Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe, the rest of the cast includes Mark Strong, Bryan Cranston, James Purefoy, Dominic West, Thomas Haden Church and Ciarán Hinds. John Carter is set to hit theatres on March 9, 2012!

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‘John Carter’ International Trailer Reveals Interstellar Transportation

By alkaon on December 25, 2011 No Comments

‘John Carter’ International Trailer Reveals Interstellar Transportation

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Disney’s first trailer for John Carter revealed very little about the story, and the following trailer for the movie only added a few more details. Both of them featured our titular civil war hero mysteriously transported to the planet Mars. How John Carter got there is unknown. But the latest international trailer for Andrew Stanton’s movie seems to explain how John Carter got to the red planet.

The clips that follow John Carter’s transportation are also worth a look, although it does feature a lot of the same footage we’ve already seen from the upcoming movie. John Carter marks the first time that Andrew Stanton has directed a live-action film.

John Carter stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, Thomas Hayden Church, and Willem Dafoe. Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E) directs the film which opens on March 9th.

From Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”–a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

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2 TV Spots and New Images from JOHN CARTER Starring Taylor Kitsch

By alkaon on December 17, 2011 No Comments

Two new TV spots and a batch of new images have been released for director Andrew Stanton’s (Wall-E) John Carter. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel John Carter of Mars, the film tells the story of a former Confederate soldier who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he finds himself in the middle of an epic war between the planet’s inhabitants. The more I see of John Carter the better I feel about it, and these TV spots are no exception. They bring the epic scope of the project into focus, and promise a multitude of creatures, battles, and pretty lights! I’m a huge fan of Stanton’s work at Pixar and I’m hoping he delivers here.

Hit the jump to check out the TV spots and images. The film stars Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston, and Thomas Hayden Church. John Carter opens in 3D on March 9th.

Here’s the official synopsis for John Carter:

From Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”–a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Click over to Yahoo! to watch the spots in HD.

Here are the scans from Empire Magazine (via CBM):

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New streaming video posted in the week ending Dec. 12, 2011 – About

By alkaon on December 11, 2011 No Comments

New trailers and clips posted this week: A hero on Mars, a cartoon alien with a mustache, and a couple of futuristic races.

John Carter
Trailer 2 for John Carter][UK] (scheduled theatrical release: Mar 9 2012): Civil War vet John Carter is transplanted to Mars, where he discovers a lush, wildly diverse planet. Stars: Bryan Cranston, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Taylor Kitsch, Mark Strong, Willem Dafoe, Daryl Sabara. Directed by: Andrew Stanton.
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The Lorax
Trailer 2 for The Lorax] (scheduled theatrical release: Mar 2 2012): A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Stars: Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Taylor Swift, Betty White. Directed by: Chris Renaud.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace: 3D Re-Release
Trailer for Star Wars: Episode I – Phantom Menace] (scheduled theatrical release: Feb 10 2012): Two Jedi knights uncover a wider conflict when they are sent as emissaries to the blockaded planet Naboo. Stars: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid. Directed by: George Lucas.

Redline
Clip: Race Sequence] (scheduled home video release: Jan 17 2012): An action drama centered on a deadly racing tournament held every five years and the reckless dare-devil driver who wants to win it. Stars: Takuya Kimura, Yû Aoi, Tadanobu Asano. Directed by: Takeshi Koike.
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Another Earth
Trailer for Another Earth] (scheduled home video release: Nov 29 2011): On the night of the discovery of a duplicate planet in the solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident. Stars: William Mapother, Brit Marling, Jordan Baker, Flint Beverage, Robin Taylor. Directed by: Mike Cahill.

Puppet Master: Axis of Evil
Trailer for Puppet Master: Axis Of Evil] (scheduled home video release: Jul 27 2010): In a Stateside hotel during the height of World War II, young Danny Coogan dreams of joining the war effort. Following the murder of hotel guest Mr. Toulon by Nazi assassins, Danny finds the old man’s crate of mysterious puppets and is suddenly thrust into a battle all his own. Stars: Levi Fiehler, Jenna Gallaher, Taylor M. Graham, Tom Sandoval. Directed by: David DeCoteau.

The Exotic Time Machine
Trailer for The Exotic Time Machine] (scheduled home video release: Feb 24 2004): A time machine transports two curious pleasure seekers to the deepest reaches of the erotic past, where they enjoy historical adventures beyond imagination. Stars: Gabriella Hall, Joseph Daniels, Nikki Fritz, Tiffany Gonzáles. Directed by: Felicia Sinclair.

Miss Minoes
Trailer for Miss Minoes] (scheduled theatrical release: Dec 6 2003): A cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan. Stars: Carice van Houten, Theo Maassen, Sarah Bannier. Directed by: Vincent Bal.

Femalien
Trailer for Femalien] (scheduled home video release: Aug 27 2002): Aliens composed of pure light energy send a representative to Earth to study sensual experiences. Stars: Vanesa Talor, Jacqueline Lovell, Matt Schue, Kurt Schwoebel. Directed by: Cybil Richards.

Hidden Beauties
Trailer for Hidden Beauties] (scheduled home video release: Oct 23 2001): Three gorgeous beauties awaken from an ancient nap and immediately begin making up for lost time, engaging in as many passionate encounters as time will allow. Stars: Michelle Hall, Jon-Damon Charles. Directed by: Sam Silver.

Beach Babes From Beyond
Trailer for Beach Babes From Beyond] (scheduled home video release: Dec 16 1993): intergalactic babe borrows her dad’s T-bird ship to do a little planet hopping with her two friends. Stars: Joe Estevez, Don Swayze, Joey Travolta, Burt Ward. Directed by: Ellen Cabot.

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John Carter Gets A Killer New International Trailer

By alkaon on December 4, 2011 No Comments

John Carter Gets A Killer New International Trailer

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Yahoo! Movies got their hands on this new international movie trailer for the upcoming film “John Carter” by director Andrew Stanton and starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Bryan Cranston, Polly Walker, Daryl Sabara, with Thomas Haden Church and Willem Dafoe.

Synopsis: From Academy Award–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”-a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

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New John Carter Poster Unveiled

By alkaon on November 29, 2011 No Comments

New iJohn Carter/i Poster Unveiled 

Following quickly on the release of a round of stills from John Carter, Disney has debuted a new poster for director Andrew Stanton’s adaptation of the classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes John Carter — a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Opening March 9, John Carter also stars Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston and Thomas Hayden Church.

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The Engine Burns Blue

 
This image shows a cutting-edge solar-electric propulsion thruster in development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., that uses xenon ions for propulsion. An earlier version of this solar-electric propulsion engine has been flying on NASA's Dawn mission to the asteroid belt. This engine is being considered as part of the Asteroid Initiative, a proposal to robotically capture a small near-Earth asteroid and redirect it safely to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system where astronauts can visit and explore it. This image was taken through a porthole in a vacuum chamber at JPL where the ion engine is being tested. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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