Saturday, April 29, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW! NEW FASTBALL SPECIAL Clip, Hugh Jackman Showed As Guest On "The Tonight Show"!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW! NEW FASTBALL SPECIAL Clip, Actor Hugh Jackman Showed On “The Tonight Show”!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 29, 2006

Actor, Hugh Jackman (aka Logan/Wolverine) was the guest, last night, Friday, April 28, 2006 on “The Tonight Show” hosted by Jay Leno on the NBC Television Network, to promote “X-Men: The Last Stand”, which we personally waited all week to watch, and boy were we ever in for a humdinger of a treat!

Hugh showed a NEW, EXCLUSIVE clip from “X-Men: The Last Stand” that delivered big time premiering the infamous, FASTBALL SPECIAL!

The clip, was quite lengthy and was a battle scene with the virtuous “X-Men” pitted against….The Sentinels!

Superherohype.com has posted several versions of the clip in different media formats for you to VIEW if you missed it.

CLICK On The LINK BELOW TO VIEW FASTBALL SPECIAL, Battlefield CLIP!!!!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4159

Here is a play by play recount of the clip in case you are unable to watch the clip!

It begins with Logan, on the battlefield, lighting his cigar in the fire of some wreckage. Just as more wreckage is about to land on top of and crush Logan, Storm quick as a flash, flies down, swoops Logan up in her arms, and safely wisks them both away to safer ground.

Logan says something to the affect, of “That was my last cigar!”, which he dropped, in typical dry, Logan manner!

Storm says that the opposing forces they are fighting are too much of a force for the “X-Men”, who are stuck in the wake of the ominous battlefield.

Logan, never one to let any adversity get him down, as if to say, “I don’t think so”, says, “Yeah, I know.” and then asks Colossus, “How’s your throwing arm?” (Of course, we KNEW what was coming next! SET UP for the….)

….FASTBALL SPECIAL!!!!

Colossus tosses Logan with his claws bared, hurling through the air like an all powerful rocket.

A moment later, Logan, flies back to Storm and Colossus, VICTORIOUS, with the HEAD of a decapitated SENTINEL he has just taken out, a cavalier and triumphant look on Logan’s face, as we always expect and ADORE, from the one and only Logan!

Before they showed the clip, Hugh told Jay that “X-Men: The Last Stand” is the BEST of the “X-Men” films!

Jay then kiddingly grilled Hugh, with Jay saying that he just KNOWS there is NO way this is really the LAST “X-Men” film, and Hugh just kept laughing saying, yes it is, but we don’t think Jay was buying it for one minute!

Hugh also told Jay and all of viewing America, that Friday, was Hugh’s father, Chris’s Birthday, and so Hugh, the audience, Jay, and “The Tonight Show” band all sang “Happy Birthday” while Hugh videotaped it all for his dad!

How sweet!

Also, prior to showing the clip, Hugh told Jay about MTV’s “Punk’d” and “X-Men: The Last Stand” Director Brett Ratner punking Hugh!…

….which Hugh also showed a clip from.

….Apparently the “Punk’d” crew were in cahoots with Brett, literally planting special effects explosions and rigged fire at Brett’s multi-million dollar mansion home, telling Hugh that the Aussie style barbecue that Hugh had started to cook Brett dinner, had set Brett’s home on fire!

Hugh fell for it hook, line, and sinker, and we must admit, it looked as real as it gets. Massive flames, kabooms and all!

“Punk’d” airs on MTV, every Monday at 10:00 pm EST. So be sure to check your MTV local listing for this Xciting, “Punk’d” episode!

Here’s the “Punk’d” OFFICIAL WEBSITE so you can keep checking for when this episode airs!

http://www.mtv.com/onair/dyn/punkd/series.jhtml

Sources:
NBC Network “The Tonight Show”
http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4159
http://www.mtv.com/onair/dyn/punkd/series.jhtml

Muse News And Micro Muse April 29, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 29, 2006

Friday, April 28, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand's" Most ROMANTIC, Tender Moments Revealed!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand’s” Most ROMANTIC, Tender Moments Revealed!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 28, 2006

One of the things we love most about our “X-Men”, is their ability to be deeply emotional characters, who as anyone who follows both the films and the comics that they are based on, know, have an ongoing wealth of romantic relationships, which we “X-Men” fans can’t get enough of!

“X-Men: The Last Stand” further explores how our beloved mutants wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Scifi.com has a nice interview with Director Brett Ratner, discussing the film’s more tender moments.

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To READ The FULL Interview!

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=35803

We’ve already heard the SPOILER rumors of Storm discovering her new found love for Logan/Wolverine!

There is the NEW love triangle of Bobby/Iceman, Rogue, and Kitty Pryde.

Then there is the ongoing romantic triangle of Jean Grey, who loves and is loved by both her boyfriend and fiancĂ©, Scott Summers/Cyclops, and Logan, with both mutant hunks vieing for her enduring affections as well, which fans have adored in the comics and in the first 2 “X-Men” films as well!

Ratner tells scifi.com that “X-Men: The Last Stand” is indeed imbued with a wealth of romantic moments in addition to the multitude of special effects and huge action and set scenes, that will leave fans astonished with awe and enthusiasm saying that....

….“As for a quieter moment? Ratner pointed to a spoiler scene between Wolverine (actor, Hugh Jackman) and a pre Dark Phoenix/Jean Grey (actress, Famke Janssen), “Wolverine is looking at Jean after she’s come back.” Ratner said. “They’re in the infirmary and he’s looking down at her. It’s a great moment, because you see that he loves her. He’s staring at her with love, because he doesn’t know if she’s going to live or die, and all of a sudden she grabs his hand. That’s reminiscent of (a similar scene in) the first movie when he grabbed her after he’d been unconscious, when she was looking at him, in a different way, of course. But that, I thought, was a beautiful moment.””

We wholeheartedly have hopes that Jean and either Logan or Scott, will finally fulfill their true love.

But we have a feeling that Logan’s, Scott’s, and our, hearts, will all be wrenched when Jean transforms from the virtuous lady who stole the aforementioned two mutant heroes’ hearts, into a power driven and corrupted unstoppable force of….evil….siding with Magneto and allowing her super powers to spiral out of control, endangering her fellow “X-Men”, mankind, and the world itself!

YOU will just have to see if there is a happy resolution after all, in “X-Men: The Last Stand”, premiering in theaters, May 26, 2006!

Source:
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=35803

Muse News And Micro Muse April 28, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 28, 2006

Thursday, April 27, 2006

"Spider-Man's" Tobey Maguire ENGAGED To Marry His Real Life Mary Jane Watson!

“”Spider-Man’s” Tobey Maguire ENGAGED To Marry His Real Life Mary Jane Watson!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 27, 2006

We are SO happy for one of our favorite stars, talented actor, Tobey Maguire, infamous to fans worldwide for his portrayal of the web spinning super hero, “Spider-Man”, on his engagement to girlfriend and lady love, Jennifer Meyer!

Zap2it.com reports that the superstar, blue eyed, dreamy, Maguire, popped the wedded bliss question to his real life Mary Jane Watson, this past weekend with a stunning engagement ring from Tiffany’s!

Maguire and Meyer, who have been a couple for three years, have not yet set a date for their impending nuptials.

Meyer is the daughter of Ron Meyer, who heads up Universal Film Studios, so it looks like Maguire has a super powered fiance to match his super powered star status!

Maguire has become an icon for film, comics, and “Spider-Man” fans globally for portraying the red and blue clad super hero not only in the first “Spider-Man” film, but for also becoming identified as one with the legendary, beloved, blockbuster movie character crime fighter and purveyor of justice, by reprising his role in “Spider-Man 2” and….

….Of course, Maguire is currently back again as “Spidey”, shooting the now in production, “Spider-Man 3”, which is filming on location in Cleveland all of this week!

Maguire also garnered rave reviews and showed off his dramatic acting chops in the critically and commercially acclaimed “Seabiscuit”, portraying Depression era America, real life jockey, Red Pollard, in a hauntingly beautiful performance filled with emotional despair, depth, conviction, brevity, and ultimately, triumph, bonding with the horse of the title name, in this true tale of courage and triumph over incredible adversity.

“Spider-Man 3” is set for release May 7, 2007!

We want to wish Tobey and his soon to be blushing bride, all of the very best, happiness and joy as they walk down the wedding aisle and enjoy their (super hero) wonderful journey as husband and wife!

Congratulations Tobey and Jennifer!

Source:
http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/zap-tobeymaguireengaged,0,7028870.story?coll=zap-news-headlines

Muse News And Micro Muse April 27, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 27, 2006

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

"X-Men:The Last Stand" Interview W/ Producer Lauren Shuler Donner: Discusses Sequels! Why "X-Men" Resonates So Strongly With Fans, Much MORE Updates!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Interview With Producer Lauren Shuler Donner: Possibility Of Sequels Confirmed! Discussion Of WHY “X-Men” Resonates So Strongly With Fans, Joss Whedon, Bryan Singer And Other Filmmakers Writing “X-Men” Comics, Much MORE Updates, Coverage!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 26, 2006

HollywoodReporter.com has an excellent, in depth, interview with “X-Men: The Last Stand” Producer Lauren Shuler Donner, covering the greatly anticipated film in the midst of Summer 2006’s blockbuster movie season.

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To READ The FULL Interview/Article!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002385954

Highlights include Donner discussing why we LOVE “X-Men” so much and what has made them resonate so passionately and enduringly with fans for some 4 decades!

Donner tells Hollywoodreporter.com that, “Going way back, I think Marvel created really complex psychologically well drawn characters. I think one part of (the franchise’s success) is that we had some wonderful existing heroes and anti-heroes and tragic heroes to deal with. Then I think there’s a whole thing about just being a mutant and an outsider. I think people can identify with that. I think we all feel that way. So right away we’re empathetic. And then I think there’s also wish fulfillment in having powers. I think that also makes the audience like us and want to be entertained by us.”

Donner also assures eager fans that there will, more than likely, be MORE “X-Men” films to come, telling Hollywoodreporter.com that, “I hope there’s a fourth and an eighth and a tenth. I mean, look, there’s 40 years of “X-Men” comics so why not? There’s a huge world (of back issues and the comic book is still ongoing).”

Donner elaborates saying, “They’re so smart (at Marvel). Not only do they have comic book artists and writers, but they’ve now drafted filmmakers. Joss Whedon (who wrote and directed “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, and is now writing and will direct the feature film, “Wonder Woman” for Warner Brothers and Silver Pictures), wrote an entire series of “X-Men” comics as did Bryan Singer. They’re very smart because they’ve (Marvel) involved a lot of filmmakers in their ongoing comic books.”

Donner also discusses the pressure for this 3rd “X-Men” film to live up to and deliver the same, immense standard of quality of “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United” and to please fans, the introduction of new characters and the new actors and actresses in those roles, and bringing back the entire original key stars, ensemble cast and their characters.

Donner also discusses the immense work that went into the set/art design and visual effects for the film.

GREAT interview!

Source:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002385954

Muse News And Micro Muse April 26, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 26, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW/COLLECT June 2006 COVER STORY "Total Film Magazine"!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW/COLLECT June 2006 COVER STORY “Total Film Magazine”!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 26, 2006

Those Brits just LOVE our “X-Men” mutants!

“X-Men: The Last Stand” is currently featured as the June 2006 COVER STORY of the Xcellent British film publication, “Total Film Magazine”!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW!

http://www.totalfilm.com/latest_issues/june_2006

WE are going to hurry, scurry like the “X-Jet” in flight to the store, to check it out!

We suggest that YOU do too, and add this to YOUR collection of “X-Men: The Last Stand” magazine Cover Stories!

So far those LOVELY, UK chaps have supported our super cool mutants by plastering them on the COVERS of the British film magazines, “SFX Magazine”, “Empire Magazine”, so this makes 3 so far, the LUCKY charm!

Let us NOT forget too, you “X-Men” fans, that the ever so talented, venerable “X-Men” film saga actors, Patrick Stewart (aka Professor Charles Xavier), Sir Ian McKellen (aka Magneto/Eric Lansherr), and newcomer this time around, actor, Vinnie Jones, portraying Juggernaut in “X-Men: The Last Stand”, are ALL from Merry Old England, the island across the Atlantic pond!

The incandescent, luminous, brilliant, actor, Hugh Jackman (aka, Logan/Wolverine) hails from Australia, however, his parents are from England!

Hugh also honed his acting chops in England, garnering rave reviews for his stunning work throughout London’s West End Theater District, (England’s far more prestigious, esteemed version of our own Broadway), including an Olivier Award nominated turn, starring as heroic leading man, Curly McLain, singing, dancing, romancing, and lighting up the stage in the Royal National Theater production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “Oklahoma”!

We’ve heard the original cast recording and we highly suggest you check it out, for Hugh’s GLORIOUS songbird singing, especially on “Oh What A Beautiful Morning”!

So, WE will have a spot of tea with our mutants while reading this issue in appreciation and celebration!

Brits and we Yankee Statesiders! We’re the BEST of pals and we so ADORE one another’s popular culture!

Hopefully, in “X-Men: The Last Stand”, premiering in theaters May 26, 2006, humans and mutants can also reach a peaceful co-existence as well, sharing and enjoying one another’s cultures!

Source:
http://www.totalfilm.com/latest_issues/june_2006

Muse News And Micro Muse April 26, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 26, 2006

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" Cast Members Personally Answer YOUR QUESTIONS On LIVE TV! SUBMIT Your Questions NOW!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Cast Members Personally Answer YOUR QUESTIONS On LIVE TV! SUBMIT Your Questions NOW!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 25, 2006

“X-Men” fans! Start tapping your brain for YOUR most thought provoking questions NOW, because YOU, NOW have an opportunity to SUBMIT them to the cast members of “X-Men: The Last Stand”, who will personally answer YOU in a VERY SPECIAL, upcoming television broadcast event!

Scifi.com reports that on the SCI FI Cable Television Network, Thursday, May 25, 2006, the day BEFORE the Friday, May 26, 2006 worldwide release of “X-Men” The Last Stand”, the film’s cast will be HOSTING a special screening of EXCLUSIVE NEW FOOTAGE from “X-Men: The Last Stand” and….

…. the cast members will answer, LIVE on TV, YOUR questions about “X-Men: The Last Stand”!!!!

….during the 5 hour broadcast of “Man-Thing” and “The Hulk” on the SCI FI Cable Television Network from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am EST!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS NOW!!!!

http://www.scifi.com/inside/xmen3/

On Thursday, May 25, YOUR questions will be answered during the television broadcast noted above by the esteemed ensemble actors and actresses of “X-Men: The Last Stand” including:

Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine), Halle Berry (Storm/Ororo Munroe), James Marsden (Cyclops/Scott Summers), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix), Kelsey Grammer (Beast/Hank McCoy), Shawn Ashmore (Iceman/Bobby Drake), Aaron Stanford (Pyro/John), Anna Paquin (Rogue/Marie), Ben Foster (Angel/Warren Worthington), Dania Ramirez (Callisto), and Director Brett Ratner!!!!

So get cracking NOW guys! Scratch your heads! Use your maximum brain power as if you were connected to Cerebro, to think up and submit your most riveting questions to the film’s cast, NOW!

Source:
http://www.scifi.com/inside/xmen3/

Muse News And Micro Muse April 25, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 25, 2006

Monday, April 24, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" Interviews With Kitty Pryde's Ellen Page, Angel's Ben Foster, Producer Ralph Winter On EW.COM!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Interviews With Kitty Pryde’s Ellen Page, Angel’s Ben Foster, Producer Ralph Winter On EW.COM!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 24, 2006

EW.COM, the online edition of “Entertainment Weekly Magazine”, posted their excellent interviews and coverage of “X-Men: The Last Stand” from this week’s April 28-May 5, 2006 “Summer Movie Preview” issue, (featured on page 52, the magazine edition also has this same GREAT PHOTO of Beast preparing to fight!), with actress, Ellen Page, discussing her role as Kitty Pryde, with actor, Ben Foster, discussing his role as Angel, and with Producer Ralph Winter!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW TO READ!

http://www.ew.com/ew/preview/movie/0,6115,1185019_1_0_,00.html

We are VERY glad that Producer, Ralph Winter tells ew.com “This is not the last movie. There are a lot more stories. There’s a wealth of characters.”

We also found actor, Ben Foster’s new found “X” symbol status and his reaction to it as fans yell out “Angel” to him everywhere he goes, simply adorable!

Foster tells ew.com that “It’s already begun….People come up to me on the street screaming, “Angel!” You know, there are worse things that people can yell at you on the street.”

Source:
http://www.ew.com/ew/preview/movie/0,6115,1185019_1_0_,00.html

Muse News And Micro Muse April 24, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 24, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW 3 NEW PHOTOS Wolverine With Beast, Angel, France's Promotional Film Poster!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW 3 NEW PHOTOS Wolverine With Beast, Angel, France’s Promotional Film Poster!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 24, 2006

Superherohype, courtesy of CinemaFrance.com has posted 3 NEW PHOTOS, including an excellent NEW PHOTO featuring BOTH Wolverine and Beast in a SUPER COOL imposing pose, looking as if they are preparing to fight Magneto and his Brotherhood of Mutants to save the world from villainy and the “war to end all wars”.

There are also NEW photos of a hunky, Angel, sans shirt, (DAMN, actor, Ben Foster is HOT!) and of France’s “X-Men: The Last Stand” Promotional Poster (which shows all of our beloved, virtuous “X-Men” in a pose that totally ROCKS!).

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW All 3 NEW PHOTOS!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4120

Sources:
CinemaFrance.com
http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4120

Muse News And Micro Muse April 24, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 24, 2006

Sunday, April 23, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand", "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" VIEW/READ In "The 10 Movies We Can't Wait To See" On EW.COM!

““X-Men: The Last Stand”, “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” VIEW/READ In “The 10 Movies We Can’t Wait To See” On EW.COM!"

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 23, 2006

Both “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” made the top 10 list of the online article, “Summer Lovin’”, “The Ten Movies We Can’t Wait To See” for “Entertainment Weekly Magazine’s” Online Edition. http://www.ew.com/!

We have posted the LINK BELOW for YOU to VIEW some cool PHOTOS from BOTH movies, and read what “Entertainment Weekly’s” ew.com has to say about WHY they “Can’t Wait To See" BOTH films, each film’s plot/premise, source, backstory, burning question, what to come for and stay for, the casts, and MORE SUPER COOL HYPE!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW And READ ALL ABOUT “X-Men: The Last Stand” which comes in at Number 4!!!!

CLICK On NUMBER 4!!!!

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,1185669_1_0_,00.html

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW And READ ALL ABOUT “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” which comes in at Number 7!!!!

CLICK On NUMBER 7!!!!

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,1185669_1_0_,00.html

Sources:
http://www.ew.com/ew/home/0,11146,,00.html
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,1185669_1_0_,00.html

Muse News And Micro Muse April 23, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 23, 2006

Saturday, April 22, 2006

"Spider-Man 3" VIEW, READ: ON THE SET Cleveland Film Production PHOTOS, NEWS!

“”Spider-Man 3” VIEW, READ: ON THE SET Cleveland Film Production PHOTOS, NEWS!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 22, 2006

Cleveland.com has very kindly posted 5 PHOTOS from the actual set of the Cleveland, on location filming and production of “Spider-Man 3”, which began Friday, 4/21/2006 and will continue through this week, finishing up on Saturday, April 29, 2006!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW The 5 Cleveland Set Photos!!

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/photos/gallery.ssf?cgi-bin/view_gallery.cgi/cleve/view_gallery.ata?g_id=4480

Friday’s filming took place on the streets of Euclid Avenue, between East 6th Street, and East 9th Street!

Also, Cleveland.com has devoted a special section of their site to ALL “Spider-Man 3” Cleveland location filming news, photos, and events for this ENTIRE WEEK!

The site is spectacular, and is ALREADY spinning webs full of COOL information and news!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW AND READ ALL “SPIDER-MAN 3” Cleveland Location Filming NEWS, PHOTOS, UPDATES ALL WEEK!!!!

http://www.cleveland.com/spiderman/

We invite YOUR COMMENTS And PHOTOS HERE, from any Cleveland movie extras working in the film, or from any Cleveland citizens and visitors lucky enough to witness any “Spider-Man 3” on location filming….

….or if YOU see, any of the “Spider-Man 3” cast and crew enjoying themselves shopping, dining, and rocking out on the town in their down time!

Tell US all about it HERE!!!!

Sources:
http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/photos/gallery.ssf?cgi-bin/view_gallery.cgi/cleve/view_gallery.ata?g_id=4480
http://www.cleveland.com/spiderman/

Muse News And Micro Muse April 22, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 22, 2006

Friday, April 21, 2006

"Star Trek" NEW Motion Picture Prequel Confirmed!

“”Star Trek” NEW Motion Picture Prequel Confirmed!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 21, 2006

“Star Trek” fans! Time to celebrate!

Scifiwire/scifi.com reports that Variety reports and confirms that an 11th “Star Trek” major motion picture has been green lighted for production, targeted for a 2008 release date!

The new film promises to please and deliver big time to “Star Trek” fans, daring to “Boldly go where no man has gone before!”, featuring a storyline that focuses on the early days of fan favorites, beloved “Star Trek” original characters….

….James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, and will provide insight into their back story, as we get to see how the two inseparable comrades from the planets Earth and Vulcan respectively, first meet at Starfleet Academy, become colleagues and friends, and their very first mission together in the far reaches of space!

J.J. Abrams, “Lost” Creator and the Director of “Mission Impossible III” will write, produce, and direct the new “Star Trek” film, which does not yet have a title. The film, in keeping with the entire “Star Trek” film and TV franchises, will be a Paramount Motion Pictures production.

“Lost’s” co-creator Damon Lindelof, and producer Bryan Burk will re-team with Abrams to help helm the new “Star Trek” movie.

The announcement of the “Star Trek” prequel film shows that the “Star Trek” brand is still a powerful force, despite last year’s cancellation of one of OUR favorite TV shows, “Star Trek: Enterprise”, due to low ratings, which aired on the UPN Television Network and boasted stellar writing, storylines, and a talented ensemble cast of beloved characters, starring actor, Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer, and OUR favorites, Commander Charles “Tripp” Tucker (actor, Connor Trinneer) and Sub Commander T’Pol (actress, Jolene Blalock).

Just remember that the original “Star Trek” TV series, which was broadcast on the NBC Television Network, was ALSO cancelled due to poor ratings, and look at the firmly rooted seeds that that very first series planted, to emotionally resonate so strongly with fans worldwide, for some 3 decades now, resulting in the mammoth, multi-billion dollar “Star Trek” franchise that includes an endless list of blockbuster major motion pictures and successful television series spin-offs!

In the illustrious words of Mr. Spock, when it comes to the amazing adoration that fans continue to have, supporting and continuously reviving the “Star Trek” franchise, and now, hearing such positive and wonderful news of this new “Star Trek” film, “Live Long And Prosper”!

Sources:
“Variety”
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=35587

Muse News And Micro Muse April 21, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 21, 2006

Thursday, April 20, 2006

"Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" Meet NEW Character, The Gypsy Queen!

“”Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” Meet NEW Character, The Gypsy Queen!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 20, 2006

Aye, Aye Mateys! We can almost see land and we know that YOU are waiting with baited breath for “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” to make shore!

Better yet, we be a hearin’ that a NEW mysterious, supernatural character will be introduced in “Pirates Of The Caribbean: 2” to help fight and take out those nasty ghostly pirates who be a scarin’ the daylights out of our heroes, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Jack Sparrow!

The May 2006 issue of “Premiere Magazine” features the wonderful article, “The Ultimate Summer Movie Preview” which out of the many upcoming blockbuster films to be released this summer that made the list, TOPPING the NUMBER ONE spot, as the film with the greatest expectations, is of course, the greatly anticipated fan favorite, “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”!

Jump to Page 58 for a NEW, COLOR PHOTO of actor, Johnny Depp as that lovable rapscallion, Captain Jack Sparrow, looking curiously at the Dead Man’s Chest!

“Yes, the gold teeth are back in Johnny Depp’s mouth”, (BOTH in “Pirates Of The Caribbean 2” and “Pirates Of The Caribbean 3”, which are being filmed simultaneously), Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells “Premiere Magazine”.

“Premiere Magazine” says that (actor, Orlando) “Bloom and (actress, Keira) Knightley return as Will and Elizabeth, whose wedding plans run aground when they again become tangled up with Depp’s, Jack Sparrow, who owes a blood debt to Scottish sea captain Davy Jones (actor, Bill Nighy).”

““My heart is kept in Davy Jones’s locker way down beneath the waves”, says Nighy, “who sports a claw arm, crab leg, and octopus beard for the part.”

“To combat this supernatural foe, the adventurers, (Will and Elizabeth), seek the advice of a Gypsy Queen, (portrayed by) the film, “28 Days Later’s” actress, Naomie Harris, who can bring people back to life and see the future.”

Harris tells “Premiere Magazine” that, “I have dreadlocks and red eyes and rotten teeth and a huge corset and tribal markings on my face. (Director) Gore Verbinski was thinking originally that I would hold a monkey, but the people who looked after the monkey were a bit concerned that my outfit would freak it out too much!”

Nothing like a little sorcerer’s magic, courtesy of Gypsy royalty who looks like a sea hag to fight the evil, unearthly forces from beneath the sea!

No word yet on the NAME of this Gypsy Queen character, but we are certain it will be as bewitching as this exciting blend of swashbuckling, hoo doo, voodoo, skull duggery action, adventure, and romance on the high seas!

“Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” premieres in theaters July 7, 2006!

Source:
“Premiere Magazine”

Muse News And Micro Muse April 20, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 20, 2006

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" LIVE OFFICIAL WEBSITE! VIEW TONS Of NEW PHOTOS, Animated Motion Picture Pics, Downloads, Movie Trailer, And MUCH More!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” LIVE OFFICIAL WEBSITE! VIEW TONS Of NEW PHOTOS, Animated Motion Picture Photos, Downloads, Movie Trailer, And MUCH More!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 19, 2006

”X-Men: The Last Stand’s” OFFICIAL WEBSITE just became LIVE and to say it’s Xploding with Spectacular treats GALORE is an understatement! Yes, we know there has been an “X-3” Official Website for awhile now, but this is the ENHANCED, FULLY LOADED version of the official website, with NEW and XTRA special items for YOU to VIEW and enjoy!!!!

First, hop on the “X-Men: The Last Stand” OFFICIAL WEBSITE!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW!!!!

http://www.x-menthelaststand.com/

….GO To The GALLERY First!!!!

……You will see TONS of NEW PHOTOS from the movie under the tag, “Shots From The Movie”, that totally ROCK!!!!

There are also “Character Shots” for YOU to VIEW!

….CLICK On The “MUTANTS” to VIEW motion picture ANIMATED PHOTOS Of Storm, Wolverine, Mystique, Juggernaut, and Callisto, all in Living, Breathing, MOTION!!!!

CLICK ON And VIEW The Movie TRAILER!!!!

There are also super cool DOWNLOADS for YOU from the movie, a section all about the film that includes information and everything you ever wanted to know about the cast, filmmakers, and production notes, and under the updates section, you can REGISTER, YOUR email to get all the latest, hottest, breaking news from the Xtra cool folks behind the making of “X-Men: The Last Stand”!

We think this website ROCKS and gets OUR vote for the official film website of the YEAR!!!!

“X-Men: The Last Stand”! Worldwide Release Date May 26, 2006!!!!

Source:
http://www.x-menthelaststand.com/

Muse News And Micro Muse April 19, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 19, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW Promotional Poster From Poland!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW Promotional Poster From Poland!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 19, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand” has the super promotional hype machine revving up Internationally already, gearing up for the film’s worldwide release May 26, 2006, which YOU can see by the promotional poster that’s being exhibited in Poland!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW TO VIEW Poland’s “X-Men: The Last Stand” Promotional Poster!

http://www.filmweb.pl/News,id=28198

The English translation of the Polish words YOU see written on the poster are:

“Whose Side Will You Stand On?”

Source:
http://www.filmweb.pl/News,id=28198

Muse News And Micro Muse April 19, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 19, 2006

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW, READ TONS Of NEW PHOTOS, INTERVIEWS, Cover Stories, On Director Brett Ratner's Official Website!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW, READ TONS Of NEW PHOTOS, INTERVIEWS, Cover Stories, On Director Brett Ratner’s Official Website!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 18, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand” Director, Brett Ratner, who launched his own Official Website on March 3, 2006, which includes a PRESS Section, just added….

….THREE Fantastic “X-Men: The Last Stand” interviews and articles with FULL, COMPLETE COLOR SCANS of the entire pieces, including TONS of NEW PHOTOS!!!!

….CLICK On The LINKS BELOW To VIEW And READ “Premiere Magazine’s” ENTIRE May 2006 COVER STORY, “Freaks And Cliques”, which includes OUTSTANDING interviews with the cast and crew, a complete PHOTO and WRITTEN GUIDE to ALL of “X3’s” mutant characters, their unique traits/powers that in “X-Men: The Last Stand”, humans feel need to be “cured”, the actors and actresses portraying the “X3” characters, and ORIGINAL “X-Men” comics ARTWORK and storylines that inspired “X3”!

….YOU will see a lot of NEW PHOTOS From The Film!!!!

http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere1.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere2.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere3.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere4.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere5.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere6.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere7.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere8.htm
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere9.htm

OUR favorite in the original “X-Men” comics artwork and storyline inspirations, are the “Dark Phoenix”, “Fastball Special”, and “The Cure”.

Our VERY SPECIAL favorite highlights in the interviews are actor, Hugh Jackman’s (aka Logan/Wolverine) heart wrenching reaction and description of a scene in the film’s opening minutes with Angel as a child….Hugh’s discussion on doing his own wire stunt work for the infamous fan favorite, the “Fastball Special”….actress, Halle Berry discussing doing her own wire stunt work and actually FLYING, FINALLY in “X3” and how her character, Storm, has evolved into much greater meaning, dimension, emphasis, and depth in “X3”….and of course, everything detailing the “cure”, and the loss AGAIN of a resurrected Jean Grey, (after she died while saving her “X-Men” friends at the end of “X2: X-Men United”) as she self destructs into the dangerously power corrupted Dark Phoenix.

….CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW And READ An Exclusive ONLINE Only Interview With Director, Brett Ratner from “Entertainment Weekly” Done March 2006!

http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,1169530_1_0_,00.html

….CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW And READ xmenfilms.net’s Exclusive Interview With Director, Brett Ratner Done March 2006!

http://www.xmenfilms.net/brettratner.html

“X-Men” fans! Stay tuned! Same blog, same channel, for all the latest, greatest, “X-Men” news!

Sources:
http://www.brettratner.com/press.html
http://www.brettratner.com/content/press/xpremiere/xpremiere1.htm
http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,1169530_1_0_,00.html
http://www.xmenfilms.net/brettratner.html

Muse News And Micro Muse April 18, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 18, 2006

Monday, April 17, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" COVER STORY "Moving Pictures Magazine"!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Cover Story “Moving Pictures Magazine”!"

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 17, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand” is the COVER STORY of the April/May 2006 issue of “Moving Pictures Magazine”!

Inside are, OF COURSE, Xcellent color photos, but also, an outstanding one on one interview with Marvel Studios President/CEO Avi Arad!

“X-Men: The Last Stand” focuses on a dreaded “cure” manufactured by humans to rid mutants of their natural born, physical and psychological traits, attributes, powers, making mutants “acceptable” to fit in with the “norm” of society.

This interview with Arad discusses this hot button topic, quite intelligently, and the “X-Men” film franchises’ most controversial film to date.

As Arad says to “Moving Pictures”, mankind’s endless prejudice and intolerance, and mankind’s need for tolerance, understanding, and peaceful co-existence with all living beings are what “X-Men: The Last Stand” and its central “cure” storyline, are all about.

Arad goes on to say, “What is a mutant? What does it mean to be different?”

Should the mutant take the “cure” and give up their unique, inherent traits to avoid mankind’s persecution? Or should mutants maintain their natural traits and be proud of who they are and struggle to teach mankind tolerance?

Arad likens this to, does an African American person take a pill to change the color of their skin to “fit in” with society and avoid prejudice?

Of course not. Arad says that, “You are who you are.”

Arad says “The way to fight discrimination is not to change your skin, but to find a way to co-exist and co-existence always came out of struggle. Throughout history, you had 2 kinds of leaders fighting this struggle. Those who became militant and those who believed in long term tolerance.”

Arad explains that ““X-Men: The Last Stand” goes into the issue of “right to life”.”

Arad exuberantly says, “That’s what we so love about “X-Men”. It's infused with real issues and uses these great metaphors.”

Arad then says, “We have this great campaign. “Take A Stand.” THAT’S what this movie's about.”

The interview gets VERY heavy at times discussing real life prejudice and intolerance, via race, religion, what have you, via Hitler’s Germany, the Spanish Inquisition, all through history.

Arad makes a wonderful case of WHY “X-Men: The Last Stand”, perhaps of all the “X-Men” films, is so profound and raises so much hot debate and discussion, but best of all, it raises and hits the resonant, emotional chord in “X-men” fans of awareness….of the evils of prejudice....and the need for the virtues of tolerance, compassion, understanding, and for ALL of us, to….

….”Take A Stand.”

Source:
"Moving Pictues Magazine"

Muse News And Micro Muse April 17, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 17, 2006

Saturday, April 15, 2006

"X-Men's" Storm's WEDDING!! YOU Are Cordially Invited!!

““X-Men’s” Storm’s WEDDING!! YOU Are Cordially Invited!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 15, 2006

Congratulations are in abundance for the “X-Men’s” Storm/Ororo Munroe, one of our all time favorite Super Heroes EVER….

….as she walks as a BLUSHING BRIDE, down the oh so blissed, wedding aisle!!!!

The April 17-26, 2006 issue of “TV Guide Magazine” reports and confirms that Storm will be marrying none other than Marvel Comic Book, Super Hero, Black Panther in the comic book, “Black Panther” issue Number 18, available in stores, July 2006!!!!

FLY like Storm over to Page 86 for a STUNNING COLOR PHOTO from this VERY special nuptials event, showing our lovely Ororo, her long blond hair flowing regally, dressed in the sweeping grandeur of a DESIGNER, gold wedding gown, resplendent with a bustier bodice, elegant train, ornamental tiara hair piece, and an elaborate floral arrangement bouquet, as she stands at the alter, arm in arm, with her LOVE, the black clad in suit and cape, dashing Black Panther!

Storm gets the VIP fashion couture treatment because as “TV Guide” reports in their article, “A Super Sudsy Wedding”, that, “The upcoming marriage of Super Heroes, Storm and Black Panther, a seismic event in Marvel Comics history, will boast a cool (TV) soap (opera) connection.”

“The bride’s gown is designed by (The NBC Television Network’s HIT soap opera), “Guiding Light” costumer, Shawn Dudley.”

“The dress, inspired by classic Versace, has a ceremonial cape reflecting Storm’s African roots.”

Dudley also tells “TV Guide” that, “I also threw in a little touch of Super Hero!”

We are so HAPPY for Storm and her beau, Black Panther! It’s ABOUT time our weather controlling “X-Men” Super Heroine found love that resulted in a Happy Beginning, with only more joys ahead for her and her groom!

She deserves it after selflessly, and endlessly standing stalwart with the virtuous “X-Men”, battling and defeating evil and villainy….to save the world!

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!

Storm has loved and tragically lost love before....

….as we hear that the long time friendship between she and Logan/Wolverine in the “X-Men” movies may be blossoming into something more romantic but perhaps, unfulfilled, in the upcoming blockbuster film, “X-Men: The Last Stand” premiering in theaters this May 26, 2006!

…. Storm also suffered the tragic death of her beloved Hank “Beast” McCoy in the “X-Men” comic books.

So….CONGRATULATIONS STORM!!!! (And Black Panther)!!!!

Let’s all throw some rice over the happily married, Super Hero couple!!

Have the BEST HONEYMOON ever!! Maybe take the “X-Jet” far away to canoodle and make lovey dovey at some exotic getaway!

Sources:
“TV Guide Magazine”
All Marvel Comics Characters © Copyright 2006 Marvel Comics/Marvel Characters/Marvel Enterprises

Muse News And Micro Muse April 15, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 15, 2006

Friday, April 14, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" WATCH BEHIND The SCENES On The Set, Film Production And Interviews VIDEO!!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” WATCH BEHIND The SCENES On The Set, Film Production And Interviews VIDEO!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

“X-Men” fans!

MSN.com got the inside scoop, getting ALL ACCESS to and on the PRODUCTION SET of “X-Men: The Last Stand”! MSN.com filmed some of the behind the scenes, early film production which is part of the finale of the movie. This exclusive footage was shot by MSN.com in December 2005 in Vancouver, where the cast and crew of “X-Men: The Last Stand” was doing their on location filming at 1:00 am in 5 degree, bitter cold weather!

CLICK On The LINKS BELOW To WATCH The Behind The Scenes, Film Production, And Interviews With The Cast And Crew Too!

http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=27a31a8c-ecdc-46c9-b1bc-55291100c539&f=01/64
http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=561020

This footage was shot on the replication of the Golden Gate Bridge and its destruction for part of the final climax of the film.

Watch as actress, Famke Janssen, stands in front of a wind machine, as extras acting as Magneto’s Brotherhood Of Mutants make a battle charge, while both Famke and the extras take directing cues which can be heard given by the production crew off camera.

Then TONS of flames and explosions occur!!

We particularly loved the interview with actor, Hugh Jackman who plays Logan/Wolverine, who is so genuinely overjoyed to be involved with the entire “X-Men” film trilogy and of course “X-Men: The Last Stand”, and his character!

Hugh goes on to say that this 3rd chapter in the “X-Men” films is “amazing and the biggest ever” and that “I love this part. I love this series!”

Hugh also talks about the new actors and characters brought on board for the 3rd “X-Men” film installment, including actor, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, actor, Ben Foster as Angel, and actress, Ellen Page as Kitty Pryde.

Hugh goes on to say about all of the returning “X-Men” characters from “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United”, that, “Everyone is back, but not everyone is the same.”

There are also GREAT interviews with actress, Famke Janssen who discusses her Dark Phoenix character, Producer, Ralph Winter, and Director, Brett Ratner who says that he wants to “Stay true to the tone” of the “X-Men” films, and that in this 3rd film, he is intent to assure that the film will “Add more heart. Add more closure.”

“X-Men: The Last Stand” premieres in theaters May 26, 2006!!

Sources:
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=27a31a8c-ecdc-46c9-b1bc-55291100c539&f=01/64
http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=561020

Muse News And Micro Muse April 14, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW & COLLECT "Premiere Magazine's" 2 COVER STORIES! Interview With "X-Men" New Character Leech: Actor, Cameron Bright!

“”X-Men-The Last Stand” VIEW and COLLECT “Premiere Magazine” 2 Special Edition COVERS, Photos, Article! Interview With NEW “X-Men” Character Leech: Actor, Cameron Bright In “Entertainment Weekly Magazine”!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand” is “Premiere Magazine’s” May 2006 Cover Story, with TWO different Collector’s Issue COVERS! So RUN out and BUY them, NOW!!

One Cover features the GOOD “X-Men”! One Cover features the VILLAIN mutants!

The cool folks at the superherohype.com boards have made a scan not only of the 2 different Covers!!!, but also, of nearly the entire article and photos inside, (you can READ most of the article inside too!)

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW The 2 COVERS And The Article, Photos INSIDE!!!!

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216361&page=270

“Entertainment Weekly Magazine’s” April 21, 2006 issue features an interview with actor, Cameron Bright who plays new “X-Men” film character, Leech!

Jump to page 31 for “Spotlight: Actor, Cameron Bright”

You might recall the 13 year old Canadian born, Bright, for having a nasty habit of playing bad seed, evil spawn children, which he’s most notable for, for his creepy crawly role in the film, “Birth”!

“Entertainment Weekly” says that Bright’s spot on role in “Birth” has Hollywood casting directors flocking to cast him in more insidious roles, including a slew of films all released this year, which have led to his portrayal of Leech in “X-Men: The Last Stand”!

Bright tells “Entertainment Weekly” that he can’t give too much away, “It’s really secretive, but I CAN say that I play a character named Leech. Both the good and bad guys are fighting over him.”

From what we’ve seen in the movie trailers, Leech is, as Mystique tells Magneto, the mutant who is the actual SOURCE for the feared, dreaded “cure” manufactured by intolerant humans to eradicate mutants of their natural born physical and psychological characteristics, attributes, and powers.

Leech!! What a name, which we think says it all! Demon child!

Sources:
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216361&page=270
“Entertainment Weekly Magazine”

Muse News And Micro Muse April 14, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" WATCH BEHIND The SCENES On The Set, Film Production And Interviews Video!!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” WATCH BEHIND The SCENES On The Set, Film Production And Interviews Video!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

“X-Men” fans!

MSN.com got the inside scoop, getting ALL ACCESS to and on the PRODUCTION SET of “X-Men: The Last Stand”! MSN.com filmed some of the behind the scenes, early film production which is part of the finale of the movie. This exclusive footage was shot by MSN.com in December 2005 in Vancouver, where the cast and crew of “X-Men: The Last Stand” was doing their on location filming at 1:00 am in 5 degree, bitter cold weather!

CLICK On The LINKS BELOW To WATCH The Behind The Scenes, Film Production, And Interviews With The Cast And Crew Too!

http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=27a31a8c-ecdc-46c9-b1bc-55291100c539&f=01/64
http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=561020

This footage was shot on the replication of the Golden Gate Bridge and its destruction for part of the final climax of the film.

Watch as actress, Famke Janssen, stands in front of a wind machine, as extras acting as Magneto’s Brotherhood Of Mutants make a battle charge, while both Famke and the extras take directing cues which can be heard given by the production crew off camera.

Then TONS of flames and explosions occur!!

We particularly loved the interview with actor, Hugh Jackman who plays Logan/Wolverine, who is so genuinely overjoyed to be involved with the entire “X-Men” film trilogy and of course “X-Men: The Last Stand”, and his character!

Hugh goes on to say that this 3rd chapter in the “X-Men” films is “amazing and the biggest ever” and that “I love this part. I love this series!”

Hugh also talks about the new actors and characters brought on board for the 3rd “X-Men” film installment, including actor, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, actor, Ben Foster as Angel, and actress, Ellen Page as Kitty Pryde.

Hugh goes on to say about all of the returning “X-Men” characters from “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United”, that, “Everyone is back, but not everyone is the same.”

There are also GREAT interviews with actress, Famke Janssen who discusses her Dark Phoenix character, Producer, Ralph Winter, and Director, Brett Ratner who says that he wants to “Stay true to the tone” of the “X-Men” films, and that in this 3rd film, he is intent to assure that the film will “Add more heart. Add more closure.”

“X-Men: The Last Stand” premieres in theaters May 26, 2006!!

Sources:
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=27a31a8c-ecdc-46c9-b1bc-55291100c539&f=01/64
http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=561020

Muse News And Micro Muse April 14, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 14, 2006

Thursday, April 13, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" WATCH 3 TV SPOTS/Movie Trailers, FEATURING NEW FOOTAGE, On Director Brett Ratner's Official Website!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” WATCH 3 TV SPOTS/Movie Trailers, FEATURING NEW FOOTAGE, On Director Brett Ratner’s Official Website!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 13, 2006

“X-Men” fans! FEAST your eyes and ears!!!!

For those of you that have NOT SEEN or MISSED the “X-Men: The Last Stand” 3 TV Spots/Movie Trailers, or were unable to access them on the Latino Review website that has had them up, but none of the TV Spots have been running properly….

CLICK on the LINK BELOW For Director, Brett Ratner’s OFFICIAL WEBSITE To WATCH ALL 3 TV SPOTS/Movie Trailers!!!!

http://www.brettratner.com/content/films/X3.html

We just watched them all, just fine and they run GREAT in both Windows and Quicktime, so you shouldn’t have any problems.

You will see in all 3 TV Spots/Movie Trailers, a blend of NEW clips, along with familiar footage including:

Logan FLYING!!!! We could have sworn we thought we saw this!!!!
Beast FLYING and kicking major BUTT!
Kitty Pryde Running THROUGH a wall!
The X Jet FLYING!
Storm FLYING, swirling through the air and throwing lightening with her eyes!
Jean passionately kissing Scott, and Scott is NOT wearing his protective visor/glasses!
Juggernaut stuck in the floor when Kitty Pryde pops up through the floor and smiles!
Magneto FLYING!
Angel FLYING!
Pyro throwing flames!

TONS more COOL stuff, with BOTH Epic and Dramatic, Dialogue and Music Scoring!!!!

And the heralding announcement words….

….”This Memorial Day, Take A Stand”

Our heart is soaring, in exhilarating anticipation for what WE know will be THE brilliant film event of this year and what WE know, WE are doing THIS Memorial Day!

We will….Take A Stand!

We hope YOU do too!

We want to personally say to Brett Ratner, who just posted all 3 “X-Men: The Last Stand” TV Spots/Movie Trailers on his Official Website, THANK YOU from us, and we are sure, from ALL the “X-Men” fans!

Sources:
http://www.brettratner.com/content/films/X3.html
http://www.brettratner.com/

Muse News And Micro Muse April 13, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 13, 2006

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW NEW Photos, Beast, Pyro, "SFX Magazine" Cover! Soundtrack News!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW NEW Photos, Beast, Pyro, “SFX” Magazine Cover! Soundtrack News!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 12, 2006

We have a smorgasbord of “X-Men: The Last Stand” treats for you!

Here are NEW photos of Beast, Pyro, and the COVER of the “X-Men: The Last Stand” May 2006 issue/cover story of “SFX Magazine”!

CLICK ON The LINKS BELOW To VIEW The NEW Photos!

http://www.thexverse.com/gallery_image.php?image=535&parent=15
http://www.xmenfilms.net/xnews/105.html
http://www.thexverse.com/gallery_image.php?image=558&parent=42

WE think Beast must possess the super power NOT to lose his lunch when reading, while standing or sitting upside down!

Pyro looks like he means MAJOR business, throwing flames with a nasty look in his eyes!

The OFFICIAL WEBSITE for Varese Sarabande Records reports that the “X-Men: The Last Stand” soundtrack, composed and scored by John Powell, will be released MAY 23, 2006, just 3 days prior to the film’s May 26, 2006 release date!

CLICK on the LINK BELOW For Varese Sarabande Records and scroll down to read all about the soundtrack!

http://www.varesesarabande.com/upcoming.asp

“X-Men” fans! Stay tuned, RIGHT HERE! Same blog, same channel, for the latest in “X-Men” news!

Sources:
http://www.thexverse.com/gallery_image.php?image=535&parent=15
http://www.xmenfilms.net/xnews/105.html
http://www.thexverse.com/gallery_image.php?image=558&parent=42
http://www.varesesarabande.com/upcoming.asp

Muse News And Micro Muse April 12, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 12, 2006

"Smallville's" Lex & Lana Finally Kiss Passionately In April 13th Episode!

“”Smallville’s” Lex And Lana Finally Kiss Passionately In April 13th Episode!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 12, 2006

It’s OFFICIAL!

Lex Luthor and Lana Lang finally lock lips passionately in tomorrow’s Thursday, April 13, 2006 episode of “Smallville”!

The April 10-16, 2006 issue of “TV Guide Magazine” reports (with JUICY photos as PROOF!), that sexy Lexy (actor, Michael Rosenbaum) and luscious Lana (actress, Kristin Kreuk), at last, give in to their feelings for one another.

Check out the PHOTO on page 6 of “Smallville’s” uber rich villain and Clark Kent’s unrequited love, good girl next door, canoodling BIG TIME!

Then hop on over to “Behind The Scenes” on page 22, where you see the hot and heavy couple (and actors) getting directorial guidance from….

….Actor, Tom Welling (aka Clark Kent/Superman) in Tom’s Directorial DEBUT!!!!

Tom looks VERY take charge in the photo on page 22, wearing his on the set headphones and baseball hat!

Tom tells “TV Guide” that, “Going into it (directing for the very first time, showing his chops on this week’s episode), I was apprehensive about what I didn’t know, but I new I had a good team around me. Everyone was really fantastic and supportive.”

We are also happy for and supportive of Tom! Nice to see him branching out and spreading his creative wings into other ventures.

But we can’t WAIT to see Lex and Lana getting their groove on! Talk about opposites attracting!

Source:
“TV Guide”

Muse News And Micro Muse April 12, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 12, 2006

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW, NEW PHOTO Featuring Multiple Man!!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW, NEW PHOTO Featuring Multiple Man!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 11, 2006

Superherohype.com has once again posted for YOU, “X-Men” fans, a NEW, exclusive photo from “X-Men: The Last Stand”, courtesy of the Xtra Cool folks at 20th Century Fox!

CLICK On The LINK BELOW To VIEW The Photo!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=4072

This killer photo really is a treat!

It shows Multiple Man (actor, Eric Dane)!!!!....

....as well as Mystique (actress, Rebecca Romijn), Magneto (actor, Sir Ian McKellen), and Pyro (actor, Aaron Stanford)!

Wow! Are we ever getting revved up here!

That is also the point FOR YOU, we can pretty much presume, that is intended by 20th Century Fox, Director Brett Ratner, and the cast and crew of “X-Men: The Last Stand”.

To get YOUR motor revved up for the May 26, 2006 release of “X-Men: The Last Stand”!

All we know is, it’s WORKING!

Hey, “X-Men: The Last Stand” camp! Keep the Ultra Cool teasers coming! We’re loving it and damn this film looks like it’s going to be nothing short of Spectacular!

Sources:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=4072
© Copyright 2006 20th Century Fox Motion Pictures: All Rights Reserved

Muse News And Micro Muse April 11, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 11, 2006

"Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" WATCH Movie Trailer Airing On TV Guide Channel Network's Show, "Flicks"!

“”Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” WATCH Movie Trailer Airing On TV Guide Channel Network’s Show, “Flicks””!

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 11, 2006

“Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”, is one of the most HOTLY anticipated blockbuster films of the 2006 Spring/Summer season and their media/hype machine is officially kicking into high gear!

The extended movie trailer is FINALLY making its regular way to TV, because last night, Monday, 4/10/2006, WE got to WATCH it, when the TV Guide Channel Network showed it, and gave a LOT of introductory buzz and heralding to the movie, on their weekly movie guide, TV show, “Flicks”.

CLICK on the LINK BELOW For The OFFICIAL “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest” WEBSITE....

....To VIEW The Extended Movie Trailer, THEN CLICK On SUPER BOWL TV COMMERCIAL (That’s where it initially premiered as an exclusive spot on TV)!

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/

© Copyright 2006 Walt Disney Motion Pictures Company: All Rights Reserved
© Copyright 2006 Jerry Bruckheimer Films: All Rights Reserved

You can WATCH the “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” Movie Trailer on “Flicks” TODAY, Tuesday 4/11/2006 at 12:00 pm EST on Comcast Cable.

For those that haven’t seen the commercial, NOW is YOUR time to FINALLY SEE it, as it’s exhilarating, exciting, and breathtaking, filled with swashbuckling adventure, REALLY scary ghost pirates, giant squids, and of course, our heroes, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and that irascible charmer, Captain Jack Sparrow!

The TV Guide Channel Network REPEATS every weekly episode of “Flicks” several times EACH week, so we recommend that you go to their OFFICIAL WEBSITE and check the TV affiliate, channel, days, and times for YOUR LOCAL area, to WATCH “Flicks” and the “Pirates” Movie Trailer.

CLICK on the TV GUIDE CHANNEL OFFICIAL LINK BELOW For TV Affiliates/Channels, Days, Times, for “Flicks” in YOUR LOCAL area!

http://online.tvguide.com/listings/channel/

You can also head on over to the TV Guide Channel Network, check their program schedule listing at the BOTTOM of your TV screen for “Flicks”, and WATCH this week’s “Flicks” to catch the “Pirates” extended movie trailer!

We’re sure it won’t be long before you start seeing this commercial running regularly on prime time TV too!

YOU only have to wait until July 7, 2006 for the release of “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”!

Argh, we be mightily lookin’ forward to it!

Sources:
http://online.tvguide.com/listings/channel/
Walt Disney Motion Pictures Company
Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Muse News And Micro Muse April 11, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 11, 2006

Monday, April 10, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" Banner & Display In Movie Theaters NOW! GameSpot Adds NEW "X-Men" Photos"

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Banner And Display In Movie Theaters NOW! GameSpot Adds NEW “X-Men” Photos!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 10, 2006

Superherohype.com and Quentin Beck are reporting that “X-Men: The Last Stand” has a banner featured in movie theaters nationwide that is a photo of the now stock 6 images of the 6 movie posters, pins, etc, of Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Dark Phoenix, Beast, and Angel.

CLICK on the LINK BELOW to VIEW the banner!

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226774

….We would like to add that in our own coverage in our Wednesday, 3/22/2006 article where WE reported to YOU, that WE personally drove out to our LOCAL AMC Movie Theater to receive and become the PROUD owner of the 6 FREE, promotional pins for “X-Men: The Last Stand”….

….we forgot to mention to you that, in the movie theater LOBBY….

….”X-Men: The Last Stand” had a HUMONGOUS display stand about some 15 FEET TALL, of Wolverine’s claws and the “X3” logo, with the May 26, 2006 release date printed on it!!!!

CLICK on the LINK BELOW to VIEW the 6 promotional pins again, which may still be available for FREE at participating AMC and Regal Movie theaters, nationwide.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4007

Superherohype.com also reports that GameSpot.com has added to its “X-Men: The Official Game” images, NEW photos of Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Iceman, The Sentinels, and Multiple Man.

CLICK on the LINK BELOW to VIEW the game photos!

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/xmenmovie3/screenindex.html

We highly advise you to be on the look out for all kinds of pre-release COOL promotional items for “X-Men: The Last Stand” at theaters nationwide, be it displays in the lobbies, movie trailers, pins, and who knows what other SURPRISE goodies for all YOU “X-Men” fans!

Sources:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4071
Quentin Beck
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/xmenmovie3/screenindex.html

Muse News And Micro Muse April 10, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 10, 2006

Sunday, April 09, 2006

James Marsters' ONLY USA CONVENTION September 8-10, 2006!!

“James Marsters’ ONLY USA CONVENTION September 8-10, 2006!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 9, 2006

James Marsters fans! Here is YOUR chance to meet the man, the artist, see him perform and enjoy a weekend devoted to everything James Marsters!!!!

Start RUNNING to his OFFICIAL WEBSITE, NOW, because James has just announced, that he will be hosting his ONLY USA CONVENTION for 2006, just for YOU!!!!

CLICK on the LINK BELOW for the James Marsters OFFICIAL WEBSITE for all the exciting news on this Spike-tacular event!

http://www.jamesmarsters.com/QMEvent/index.html

This VIP, very special event, is titled, “James Marsters And Friends”.

It will be held the weekend of Friday, September 8, through Sunday, September 10, 2006 aboard the grand and elegant, Queen Mary cruise ship, in Long Beach, California!

James will be playing host not only to YOU, but to a wealth of as yet, TOP SECRET, unannounced illustrious GUESTS which will include actors, actresses, writers, film and TV production crew, all who have collaborated and worked with James on many of his esteemed TV, film, stage, and music projects throughout James’ career!!!!

The weekend will be NON-STOP JAMES MARSTERS events including, Q & A sessions, TV and film screenings, prizes and giveaways, special unannounced surprises and best of all….

….AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS and PHOTOGRAPH SESSIONS for YOU, WITH JAMES!!!!

James also says on his Official Website that he will be performing live in concert, his own self penned songs, including NEW material!

To BUY TICKETS and for ALL information and UPDATES, CLICK ON the LINK BELOW for the OFFICIAL James Marsters WEBSITE!!!!

http://www.jamesmarsters.com/QMEvent/index.html

Anyone who attends, feel free to COMMENT HERE and post YOUR PHOTOS WITH JAMES HERE to regale us with all of the event’s juicy highlights!

Damn, we hate being stuck way out here on the east coast! Must be an evil plot by The First!

Thanks James for thinking so very highly of and holding such wonderful regard for all of your faithful, loyal fans!

Source:
http://www.jamesmarsters.com/QMEvent/index.html

Muse News And Micro Muse April 9, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 9, 2006

Saturday, April 08, 2006

"Spider-Man 3" Launches OFFICIAL WEBSITE!!

“”Spider-Man 3” Launches OFFICIAL WEBSITE!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 8, 2006

Yes, “Spider-Man” fans! “Spider-Man 3” NOW has LAUNCHED its own OFFICIAL WEBSITE!!!!

CLICK on the “Spider-Man 3” OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK BELOW!

On the MAIN PAGE, Be SURE to LISTEN too, for the SOUNDS of a foreboding storm, complete with THUNDER, POURING RAIN, and even TRAFFIC HORNS and POLICE SIRENS coming from the city streets, far below our beloved “Spider-Man”, who sits high above the blackened nighttime metropolis!!!!

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/site/

© Copyright 2006/2007 Sony Pictures/Columbia TriStar Motion Pictures: All Rights Reserved
© Copyright 2006/2007 Marvel Enterprises/Marvel Comics/Marvel Characters: All Rights Reserved

You will see on the main page, what has become the now mythic image, of a darkly mysterious, enigmatic, photo of presumably….“Spider-Man” in a black costume, though WE speculated in our own coverage that this photo MAY be a teaser of “Spider-Man” donning a black costume to merely fool Venom….or, perhaps it even IS Venom, sporting his signature black costume!

WHOEVER wears this costume on the main page, looks as if they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, perched high atop a skyscraper, in the bleak, sheets of never ending rain in the dark of night.

As we reflected upon before in our February 24, 2006 article, when this photo of Spidey donning a black costume first appeared on the original “Spider-Man” Official Website, we then said….

Could this spell and foreshadow what lies ahead for “Spider-Man” in the 3rd installment of the “Spider-Man” film franchise?

What gloom and doom could make our always plucky, Peter Parker/Spidey take to wearing a blacker than the coldest night, costume?

Could some insidious Uber Villain (s) have caused some horrible fate to befall our Hero….or those that he loves?

Could “Spider-Man” be pondering Uncle Ben’s (who makes a MOMENTOUS return in spiritual form to guide Peter/Spidey in “Spider-Man 3”), iconic words, “With great power, comes great responsibility”, but now know and feel the massive, daunting weight of the world on his shoulders in bearing the brunt and costs of that responsibility?

Oh, please! It’s probably just VENOM, down in the doldrums after losing a battle with our Heroic Spidey!!!! (Well it IS a thought worth pondering!)

Until now, you had to go to http://spiderman.sonypictures.com
for any “Spider-Man 3” news, which was included along with everything you ever wanted to know about “Spider-Man” and “Spider-Man 2”.

Well, actually, if you CLICK on that very SAME LINK, it automatically reverts, to just what has now been CONVERTED into the OFFICIAL “Spider-Man 3” Website and has NOW become the main page!

There are also NOW, COOL screensavers and wallpapers for “Spider-Man 3” for YOU to download!

Counting the days until the May 4, 2007 release date of “Spider-Man 3”!!

Muse News And Micro Muse April 8, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 8, 2006

"Spider-Man 3" Cleveland Extras Casting Call, Sunday 4/9/2006!!

“”Spider-Man 3” Cleveland Extras Casting Call, Sunday 4/9/2006!!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 8, 2006

As we reported earlier, “Spider-Man 3” will be filming some exterior shots in Cleveland, Ohio, and YES, the “Spider-Man 3” cast and crew WILL be web swinging around town.

Superherohype.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer report that….

….“Spider-Man 3” will be holding an OPEN CAST CALL, SUNDAY, April 9, 2006 from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm in the English Oak Room at Tower City Center!

200 extras will be cast for the film’s Cleveland, on location shooting from Friday, April 21, 2006 to Saturday, April 29, 2006.

Requirements for those wishing to audition are:

You must be 18 years old or over.

Bring a NON digital photograph of yourself.

Bring a pen to complete all application forms.

Leave all children at home.

Call 216-321-8439 for all information.

Good Luck and Feel FREE TO COMMENT HERE, if YOU are Cast and tell us all about YOUR experiences on the Spidey 3 set!

Also, FEEL FREE TO COMMENT HERE, if you are a Cleveland Citizen who spots our “Spider-Man 3” cast either working/filming, or enjoying a day or night on the town!!!!

Sources:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4066
The Cleveland Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com

Muse News And Micro Muse April 8, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 8, 2006

Friday, April 07, 2006

"Spider-Man 3" Thomas Haden Church Dishes About His Role As Sandman, Director Sam Raimi, & Much MORE!

“”Spider-Man 3” Thomas Haden Church Dishes About His Role As Sandman, Director Sam Raimii, & Much MORE!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 7, 2006

About.com clinched an exclusive interview with “Spider-Man 3’s’” super villain, Sandman/Flint Marko, himself, actor, Thomas Haden Church, which we have posted the link to, for YOU!!

CLICK on the LINK BELOW to READ the FULL INTERVIEW!

http://movies.about.com/od/spiderman3/a/spidey3040606.htm

Church’s discussion with about.com focuses on how very talented and wonderful a Director, Sam Raimi is, (We AGREE!) and Church details at length, much of the current behind the scenes directorial style by Raimi on the film production of “Spider-Man 3”.

Highlights that greatly intrigued us and caught our attention:

Church raves and lauds Raimi to about.com saying, “You know Sam, despite all the airs and graces of this being a hugely successful (film) franchise and action movie and superhero movie, Sam is ultimately, a brilliant actor’s Director….He’s very specific when it comes to performances and he pushes really hard, but it’s very rewarding.”

Church, who tells about.com that he began shooting his scenes in November 2005, says to about.com that “I shot a scene in January that was very emotional for my character....We shot all the coverage all day long. We continued building and building, and then we came back from lunch and we kept building and building. There was a lot of coverage, there was a lot of lighting changes, because there’s a whole kind of thing where a window blows out and a storm blows in and there’s all these effects that had to be captured on camera.”

Church goes on to say that at first, he didn’t quite understand Director Raimi’s methods and what Raimi meant to accomplish with those methods.

Church tells about.com that he vented his frustration and anger, saying “I kind of snapped at a couple of people and I apologized. I felt myself becoming more emotionally aggressive. He (Raimi), then set two cameras on me and we went for a rehearsal. I slammed the stunt guy; I grabbed him and I slammed him really hard into the wall. Sam came over and goes, “You’re ready for your close-up.” He knew exactly what he was doing. That just gave me goose bumps. He knew exactly what he was doing EVERY step of the way all day long. I had like one rehearsal and he’s like, “You’re ready. We can get your close-up first.”, because he knew I was right there and that’s EXACTLY HOW, I had to be in the scene, which was, you know, super aggressive, almost homicidally aggressive.”

Church, in essence, states to about.com that Raimi instinctively knows and taps into the natural moods of his actors, to induce and pull from those very moods, the most spontaneous, intense, electrifying performance from his actors, “waiting and waiting until he saw me get to where I needed to be. And, hey, unbeknownst to me it took me all day to get there, but once I was there, he captured it like that.”

What was that Thomas said about getting goose bumps? We concur with that!

It looks like there will be a heck of a lot MORE goose bumps, chills, and thrills for YOU and US, on this exciting roller coaster ride until “Spider-Man 3” is released!

And we only have to wait until the film’s May 4, 2007 premiere, to experience what we are certain will be, the sure-fireworks of “Spider-Man 3”!!!! Enjoy the ride!

Stay tuned right here. Same blog, same channel, for the latest in “Spider-Man 3” news!

Source:
http://movies.about.com/od/spiderman3/a/spidey3040606.htm

Muse News And Micro Muse April 7, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 7, 2006

Thursday, April 06, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW 3 NEW Movie Trailers Airing On TV! SPIKE TV Network Airing TV Spots!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW 3 NEW Movie Trailers Airing On TV! SPIKE TV Network Airing TV Spots!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 6, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand” is finally bombarding various TV Networks with a one/two media hype punch, hitting the national TV airwaves with at least 3 different TV spots, movie trailer commercials!

Superherohype.com have posted the commercials, courtesy of the source, Latino Review, for YOUR VIEWING!

CLICK On the LINK BELOW To VIEW the 3 TV Spot Movie Trailers. Then CLICK on the words, LATINO REVIEW, which IS the LINK!!!!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4057

Last night, Wednesday, April 5, 2006, WE saw one heck of a mind blowing, TV commercial, movie trailer, for “X-Men: The Last Stand” on the SPIKE Cable Television Network, that we feel fairly certain, was intentionally and VERY appropriately planned, when it aired right after the first scene….

….in which actress, Halle Berry (aka “X-Men’s ” Storm!), makes her entrance as NSA agent Jinx, in the SPIKE Network’s broadcast of the James Bond film, “Die Another Day”!

The commercial aired at approximately 9:55 pm EST on the SPIKE TV Network!

Superherohype.com, is reporting that the 3 different movie trailers began running on both the FOX and ESPN TV Networks, (2 of which ran Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during “American Idol” and “House”).

The NEW TV commercial, movie trailer that WE saw on the SPIKE TV Network Wednesday, 4/5/2006 during the airing of “Die Another Day”, was a blend of footage we have seen in the 2 Original Movie Trailers that have been making the rounds on the Internet for some time, plus some NEW footage.

We got to see:
A new shot of Angel flying.
X Jet flying.
Jean and Scott kissing.
Brief shot of Cyclops at Alkali Lake.
Extended footage of Storm spinning all around Jean’s house.
Juggernaut partially trapped in the floor, then Kitty Pryde pops up from the ground and smiles.

Plus the main footage that’s already been running of Jean pleading with Logan to help her, Storm saying to Jean, “Then BE with us”, the “X-Men” standing side by side together preparing to fight, the close up of Dark Phoenix with her hair blowing in the wind, Magneto and his Brotherhood of Mutants, the destruction of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, The White House that opens the original movie trailers, and Professor Xavier.

Muse News And Micro Muse April 6, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 6, 2006

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW 4 NEW Photos From 2 NEW TV Commercials!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW 4 NEW Photos From 2 NEW TV Commercials!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 5, 2006

Superherohype.com reports that “X-Men: The Last Stand”, ran 2 NEW Movie Trailer commercials on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during the Fox Television Network’s 2 hit shows, “American Idol” and “House”.

There was NEW footage in the 2 New Movie Trailers, and YOU can VIEW 4 NEW PHOTOS from those trailers by CLICKING on the LINK BELOW. Then CLICK on ALL 4 times you see the word that says, “HERE”!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4055

The NEW footage in the 2 NEW movie trailers included:

New shot of Angel flying.
X Jet flying.
Brief shot of Cyclops at Alkali Lake.
Jean and Scott kissing passionately, then Jean’s eyes open with an evil look.
Storm with lightening all around her.
Extended footage of Storm spinning all around Jean’s house.
Pyro shooting fire into the air.
Juggernaut partially trapped in the floor.
Kitty Pryde pops up from the ground and smiles.

Variety.com reports that, also, as we already presumed, “X-Men: The Last Stand” will get the ROYAL, cinema treatment, as the film WILL be screened at this year’s internationally esteemed, Cannes Film Festival, along with actor, Hugh Jackman’s other widely anticipated science fiction blockbuster, “The Fountain”, which is due for a Fall 2006 release date!

Expect the cast and crew of “X-Men: The Last Stand” to make a VERY high profile, and most likely, GRAND, red carpet mix of designer couture and perhaps, Full Costume, appearance at Cannes, which is THE crème de le crème of all film festivals, bringing movie stars, movie studio CEO big shots, and the international press together in a schmooze fest without parallel!

Last year, the cast and crew of “Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge Of The Sith” not only attended and screened the film at the Cannes Film Festival, for movie land big wigs and press alike, the “Star Wars’” folks put together a highly elaborate, RED CARPET, premiere with a royal procession of actors wearing Storm Trooper costumes, leading none other than, George Lucas, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, all dressed in designer couture tuxes and gowns, and, YES, DARTH VADER himself, in full costume, into the theater to view the film with the Hollywood and the international film world’s elite!

So we fully expect the SAME from the cast and crew of “X-Men: The Last Stand”, and we can’t WAIT to see them dressed to impress, putting on their Ritz, at Cannes!

We’ve seen Hugh Jackman decked out in a tux when he HOSTED the 2004 Tony Awards and he looked positively dashing! (But, then doesn’t he ALWAYS!)

Halle Berry literally steals the show at every award ceremony she attends, with the ULTIMATE in dazzling designer fashion, glamorous style, especially at nearly every one of the last few years’ Academy Awards ceremonies.

Stay tuned RIGHT HERE, because we WILL post the PHOTOS from “X-Men: The Last Stand’s”, RED CARPET PREMIERE from the 59th Cannes Film Festival, as soon as we get them, JUST FOR YOU!!!!

Source:
Variety.com

Muse News And Micro Muse April 5, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 5, 2006

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" Kelsey Grammer Talks About His Role As Beast On The "Ellen DeGeneres Show", Wednesday, April 5, 2006!

“”X-Men: The Last Stand” Kelsey Grammer Talks About His Role As Beast On The “Ellen DeGeneres Show” Wednesday, April 5!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 4, 2006

“X-Men: The Last Stand’s” Beast (aka Emmy Award winning actor, Kelsey Grammer), will be a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, Wednesday, April 5, 2006 to discuss and give us the inside scoop on his role as Beast!

CLICK on the LINK BELOW for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to see a photo of Kelsey Grammer, where it says Kelsey WILL, in fact, be dishing the juicy goods on Beast and “X-Men: The Last Stand”!

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/thisweek/index.html

There is also an icon under Kelsey’s photo, on which you can CLICK to WATCH a video PREVIEW!

“Ellen” is broadcast at different times, on different TV Network affiliates and stations nationwide, since it is a syndicated show.

For YOUR, Local Television Station Affiliates and TIMES that the show is BROADCAST, CLICK on the LINK BELOW of a MAP for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, and then CLICK on YOUR STATE.

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/showinfo/whenitson.html

Or, CHECK your LOCAL TV Schedule listings in your TV Schedule books, NOW!!!!

Muse News And Micro Muse April 4, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 4, 2006

"X-Men 4" Film FAB News!! It Just Might Happen After All!

““X-Men 4” Film FAB News!! It Just Might Happen After All!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 4, 2006

Xmenfilms.net has posted some quotes from an interview with “X-Men: The Last Stand” Director, Brett Ratner, featured in this month’s issue of “Starlog Magazine”, in which Brett actually discusses the possibility of an….

….“X-Men 4” film!!!!

….Brett Ratner says to “Starlog Magazine”, “Many seeds are planted in this “X3” picture, but I haven’t been hired to direct the fourth one. When it (“X3”) comes out, it’ll be the determining factor.”

CLICK on the LINK BELOW to read all of Brett’s quotes!!

http://www.xmenfilms.net/xnews/101.html

Excuse us….but to US, THIS possible “X-Men 4” film, REVELATION statement from Ratner is THE SPOILER and potential STUPENDOUS, BREAKING NEWS of the day, if not the YEAR!!!!

What happened to both the film making powers that be and Ratner previously stating that “X-Men: The Last Stand”, will absolutely, positively, no matter what, be the LAST film in the “X-Men” film franchise (spin-off films notwithstanding)?

We KNEW those previous statements were a TEASER!!!!

So, in essence, what Ratner is NOW saying, is that if “X-Men: The Last Stand” is a bona fide blockbuster hit, that we “X-Men” fans LOVE….then there may be more “X-Men” films after all!!!!

THIS NEW teaser, GREAT, bombshell by Ratner, better be TRUE!!!!

Hot diggety dog! An “X-Men 4”?! We can only hope, (and jump for joy!) Keep your fingers crossed!

“X-Men” fans! Stay tuned RIGHT HERE! Same blog, same channel, for the latest, in breaking, headline, “X-Men” news!

Source:
“Starlog Magazine”

Muse News And Micro Muse April 4, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 4, 2006

Monday, April 03, 2006

"X-Men: The Last Stand" VIEW NEW, SPOILER PHOTO!

““X-Men: The Last Stand” VIEW NEW, SPOILER PHOTO!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 3, 2006

Superherohype.com has pulled off another coup, posting a scan of a NEW photo from “X-Men: The Last Stand”, featured in the current “Starlog Magazine”!

But....BE ALERTED….this photo is a MAJOR SPOILER, that DOES give away a NEW plot twist to the film’s story and our beloved “X-Men” characters!!!! (We, however, already figured this plot twist out from a clip that is part of the current Movie Trailer)!

CLICK on the LINK to VIEW this NEW photo, BELOW! Then CLICK on the first time you see the word, that says “HERE”, in the sentence, saying, “You can find a scan….”here”.”

http://www.superherohype.com/news/x-mennews.php?id=4047

Source:
“Starlog Magazine”

Muse News And Micro Muse April 3, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 3, 2006

Sunday, April 02, 2006

"X-Men" Cast Members' Six (REALLY ONE!) Degrees Of Separation!

“”X-Men” Cast Members’ Six (REALLY ONE!) Degrees Of Separation!”

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 2, 2006

“X-Men” fans! Let’s have some FUN!

Here is OUR list of the “X-Men” film trilogy’s actors, actresses, and film making crew, who have also worked together on OTHER film projects, often co-starring one on one outside of the “X-Men” film universe!

Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine) and Halle Berry (Storm) acted together in the crazy, sexy, cool, spy thriller, “Swordfish”, also starring a rather excellent, menacing John Travolta in 2001! (We LOVE this film by the way!)

Hugh, as usual, stole the movie, in his emotionally driven, wonderful performance, playing Stanley Jobson, a poorer than a church mouse, computer hacker with a heart of gold, desperately trying to get custody of his beloved daughter back from his witch of an ex-wife, only to find himself extorted against his will, into working for Travolta’s character, international, super villain Gabriel Shear.

Halle played Ginger, a Sexalicious double agent working for and playing both sides for the DEA/CIA and Travolta’s evil Gabriel.

Let’s just say some sparks DID fly a bit between Hugh and Halle, especially when she pulled a gun on him dressed in lingerie that would make Victoria’s Secret, (and we’re sure HUGH), proud!

Hugh, turned up the charm, and turned out of course to be the ONE person in “Swordfish” who we KNOW was working for the GOOD guys, of course saving the day as a HERO! Halle, well, let’s say she had….ulterior agendas!

Famke Janssen (Dr. Jean Grey) and Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler) co-starred as 2 Super nasty villains in 1995’s James Bond entry, “Goldeneye”!

Famke played the deliciously, evil, sex siren, uber vixen, villainous, Xenia Onatopp, who killed her foes by crushing the life out of them with her….thighs!

We just LOVE her gleeful, malevolent, laugh as she takes wicked pleasure in squishing men until they pop in “Goldeneye”!

Alan played over the top, campy, baddie, Russian, computer expert, Boris Grishenko.

We personally think Famke’s….more than OVER the top performance as Xenia, (See, Xenia begins with an X…so “X-Men” was already in her Hollywood destiny stars!), Onatopp would prove a worthy evil match for her upcoming turn as Dark Phoenix in “X-Men: The Last Stand”!

Sir Ian McKellen (Magneto/Eric Lansherr) and Bruce Davison (Senator Kelly) acted together in the film, GET THIS!, actually called, “Six Degrees Of Separation” in 1993!

Ian played Geoffrey and Bruce played Larkin!

James Marsden (Scott Summers/Cyclops) and Director Bryan Singer are CURRENTLY, now, working together again on this summer 2006’s blockbuster, “Superman Returns”!

James will be portraying the character of Richard White, taking cues from Bryan’s always magnificent, directorial guidance!

And this is just OUR list!

We INVITE, YOUR COMMENTS, right HERE, as to what OTHER film projects, besides the “X-Men” film trilogy, that the “X-Men” film trilogy cast members and crew have ALSO starred and worked together in….or are currently….collaborating in together!

We want to wish you all a very HAPPY “X-MEN” day!!!!

(It’s a NEW holiday, we just declared!)

Muse News And Micro Muse April 2, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 2, 2006

Saturday, April 01, 2006

6 Comics Heroes, (Including "Wolverine"!), NOW, In Film Development, Juicy Details!

“6 Comics Heroes, (Including “Wolverine”!) NOW, In Film Development, Juicy Details!

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 1, 2006

“Entertainment Weekly Magazine’s” April 7, 2006 issue has an outstanding article, “Holding Out For A Hero”, detailing Hollywood’s (and OUR!), sentimental and lucrative cash register ringing love for blockbuster heroes’ and heroines’ tales, from comics, novels, and such, being told on the silver screen!

The article on pages 26-29 chronicles such beloved heroes and heroines that have captured our hearts (and wallets!), via their proven film adaptations, (that often result in greatly anticipated sequels and franchises!), with GREAT color photos of the “X-Men’s” Wolverine and Storm, “Spider-Man”, “Batman”, “Harry Potter”, “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe’s” Susan, “The Lord Of The Rings’” Aragorn, and more.

Of course the article discusses these and other heroes, whose films have become such fan favorites and proven cash cows, including, “Pirates Of The Caribbean”, “Superman”, “Blade”, and more.

But….the point of the article, is what UNTAPPED heroes from comics and novels have NOT yet made it to the silver screen, BUT are just NOW, FINALLY….seeing their day, being adapted as major motion pictures!!!!

Joss Whedon’s greatly anticipated “Wonder Woman” is obviously mentioned.

Here is “Entertainment Weekly’s” lowdown on the SIX TOP COMICS HEROES….NOW IN FILM DEVELOPMENT!!!!

“Wolverine”!!!!
This “X-Men” spin-off is OUR personal favorite, and we think will PROVE to be THE, HOTTEST Contender at the box office! Wolverine’s, namesake, the always brilliant, luminous, actor, Hugh Jackman not only is confirmed for the title role, (which he was born to play, making it his very own and which he has made transcendent!)….he has HERALDED his DELIGHT repeatedly to the press, (especially at March 2006’s ShoWest Film Convention), about his enthusiastic joy in having the opportunity to reprise his “X-Men” Film Trilogy role, in his own starring film!

“Wolverine” is due to begin filming in 2007, with a script that is near completion by David Benioff, that Jackman has been raving about!

To say we are looking forward to “Wolverine” is an understatement. We’re certain Jackman will, as always, be superb, bringing even more sublime definition and emotional depth to Logan (aka Wolverine)!

“The Flash”
We hear that Warner Brothers Motion Pictures is schmoozing big time, screenwriter, David Goyer (who penned the “Blade” Film Trilogy!), hoping to corral Goyer to also pen the screenplay for “The Flash”. Warner Bros. is also sidling up to “Blade Trinity” hunk, actor, Ryan Reynolds to step into the title heroic role!

“Ghost Rider”
Reportedly, actor, Nicholas Cage is already cast as the mysterious biker turned hero imbued with supernatural abilities. “Daredevil”, (Which we ADORE!), Director, Mark Steven Johnson, (who we think did a stellar job!), is on board to helm this heroic tale, which is being tapped for a potential 2/16/2007 release date!

“Nick Fury”
Marvel Comics’ Legend, writer, Stan Lee’s “James Bond like secret agent” is already in the film adaptation works. Paramount Motion Pictures, who has a deal for 10 motion pictures with Marvel, is behind “Nick Fury” and is shooting for a possible, 2008 release date!

“Captain America”
This is Marvel Comics’ most popular hero, still waiting to see movie realization. Hero, ultimate patriot, Steve Rogers, who hails from America’s World War II era, was the original “Rambo”. Abandoned by the army, he became a super soldier, out to defeat villainy and seek justice as HE saw fit!

“Luke Cage”
We hear that this comics hero is a personal labor of love for the always visionary, Auteur/Director, John Singleton who is using his charms on the film making powers that be to get this made!

John Singleton positively ROCKED this past year with his explosive, sleeper film, “Four Brothers”, the remarkable story of 4 HEROES….the little engine that could fable, about 4 adopted brothers who avenged their adoptive mother’s murder. Singleton has already set his sights on “Four Brothers’” star, actor, Tyrese Gibson, as the hoped for “Luke Cage”!

And there YOU have it!

So look for these SIX comic book, heroic titans to hopefully all become 20 feet tall or more, as they make their way to a BIG, movie screen near you, in the coming year or so!

Muse News And Micro Muse April 1, 2006

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright April 1, 2006