Iron Man drives an Audi, computes with Dell
Product placements in movies are a common thing nowadays. That’s capitalism for you where every chance for enterprising advertising could be squeezed in, these guys will take. A new set of stills came out from the Iron Man Movie website and Gizmodo points out several product placements including a shot featuring Dell servers. And off the shelf at that. I share Gizmodo’s take on the matter on this one. Now rich playboys...
Who needs another Mortal Kombat movie?
I have to admit that, as a kid, I was into Mortal Kombat and who wouldn’t be with all the blood and gore previously unknown to gaming. “Finish him!” became a buzz word among gamers. But many incarnations later, it suddenly lost its novelty. I have to admit that starting with the third game, I’ve grown tired of it. And also with the offshoots of the franchise. The first movie, on its own, was a big...
Val Kilmer to voice KITT in new Knight Rider
Say goodbye to Will Arnett. You won’t be hearing the cool classic voice of the old K.I.T.T. from the Knight Rider TV series. Loyal fans would probably be disappointed with the reason. It’s not that Will Arnett has finally kicked the bucket or that he succumbed to throat cancer, it’s just because he did voice overs for General Motors ads prior. Since it’s rival Ford who will be sponsoring the new Knight Rider,...
Here’s Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
Some critics hate the choice but hey, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man is probably one of the best casting moves for a Marvel movie. I absolutely hated Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane (Spider-man) and Nicholas Cage as Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider or as with some releases Spirited Racer, WTF!) Okay, so Hugh Jackman ruined the whole Wolverine-was-a-shorty thing (though he works for the part). But RDJ is looking good as the millionaire...
Speed Racer Trailer
It’s trippy, surreal and nostalgic. I don’t know about you, but I’d watch it. I’m actually looking forward to this more than the announced upcoming Dragonball movie.