Of all the great films due to be released this year, one of that I am excited about is The Forbidden Kingdom which will be released on April 18th. Starring Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Michael Angarano, The Forbidden Kingdom tells the tale of the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King which an American teen finds sitting in a pawn shop. This lost relic propels the teen back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Back is Harrison Ford in latest Indiana Jones adventure “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Skull” in almost 2 decades which will be released in May 2008. There are some new pictures and behind the scenes video from locations on the set of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Skull movie.

Check it out here.

Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

In a few weeks, Sex and the City: The Movie will be on the big screen with the original TV show cast. Sarah Jessica reunites Parker with her series co-stars Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Chris Noth. It is set to open May 30.

About the plot, Parker said, “What can I tell you in my own stealth way about the story?” she paused before answering the first question about the plot of the film which is rumored to include one of the characters possibly dying. “What we tried to do is it’s a grown-up movie and I think those people that have seen it have been very surprised. There’s a seriousness about something that happens in this movie and it’s really about real life and your own complicity and disappointments and the necessity of friends at certain points, but really, as a grown-up to really take care of yourself. There’s still plenty of ribald, salty, dirty stuff, but I think it’s a really smart story

Celebrity News, Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

James Bond 007 Daniel Craig returns a bit earlier in Britain. Sony Pictures says “Quantum of Solace,” will be released a week earlier in Britain (October 31) than in the USA which is due to open November 7.

The film, which also stars French actor, Mathieu Amalric, is currently being filmed on locations in Panama, Chile, Austria, Italy and at London’s famed Pinewood Studios.

Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Rumor Mill, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

The is a new mummy in town: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is set to be release August 1, 2008 and directed by Rob Cohen. Brendan Fraser is back with a new wife played by Maria Bello and is joined by Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. I was never a huge fan of the Mummy movie series. They were never up to par with the classic Indiana Jones movies and this year they get to compete. The fact that Jet Li is in this makes it that much better though. We will have to see.

The Plot: The Ruthless Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 warriors are awakened after an eternity in clay by the O’Connells son when he is tricked into it. Now he needs to enlist his family to help save the day.

Release Date: August 1, 2008
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Rob Cohen
Screenwriter: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Wong, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: RobCohenTheMummy.com

Erik's Rants, Everything Movies, Movie News, Rumor Mill, Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

The son of a Colombian banker, photographer José lives abroad in New York. While visiting his family back home for the Christmas holidays, he is reunited with a streetwise old flame and reacquainted with the casual violence that mars his country. Within days of his return, José is beaten and kidnapped, his captors demanding an exorbitant ransom from his parents. Aware that the local police would do more harm than good, Jose's frantic parents enlist the aid of a covert American special operations team to... [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Can a guy edging into middle age become a success fighting guys half his age? That's the big question behind this independent comedy. Jerry Ferro (Adam Carolla) is almost 40 years old, and he's spent most of his life going nowhere -- and taking his own sweet time getting there. While Jerry enjoyed some success as an amateur boxer when he was young, these days he's out of shape, drinks too much, and scrapes by working in construction. Through his work as a handyman, Jerry has landed a part-time job teaching... [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Nala Films presents this Julianne Moore supernatural horror film, directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein from a script by Identity's Michael Cooney. Jonathan Rhys Meyers co-stars in the production. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

The debut feature from director Patricia Riggen, this drama centers on a young boy's journey across the U.S./Mexico border to be reunited with his mother. Adrian Alonso stars as Carlitos, a Mexican adolescent living with his grandmother while his mother works as a maid in the U.S., hoping someday to send for her child. But when the grandmother dies unexpectedly, Carlitos must sneak across the border and seek out his mother. Featuring a supporting performance by America Ferrera of ABC's Ugly Betty, Under the... [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Director Benson Lee explores the global resurgence of breakdancing in a documentary that proves the so-called "B-boying" trend didn't die with the passing of the 80s. An urban dance style that started on the streets of New York City in the 1970s, "B-boying" would become an important building block in the formation of hip-hop culture. Though the popularity of such films as Beat Street and Breakin' would inspire teens all over the world to jump on the cardboard to "pop and lock," as with most trends the urban... [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Incident at Loch Ness director Zak Penn takes the helm for this mockumentary that finds film and television star Woody Harrelson entering the Grand Championship of Poker in hopes of saving his late grandfather's popular hotel-casino from a scheming real estate developer. As the wrecking ball swings ever closer, Harrelson continually ups the ante in order to take home the top prize at the world's most prestigious poker tournament. Co-stars Ray Romano, Werner Herzog, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, and Dennis Farina... [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

Director Robert Luketic adapts Ben Mezrich's best-seller Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions to tell the true-life tale of six genius students who used their brains to beat considerable odds. Laurence Fishburne stars as the Sin City security chief who catches on to the group and makes it his mission to expose their lucrative blackjack scam. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off

When two high-school freshmen hire a man whom they believe to be a low-rent soldier of fortune to protect them from the most sadistic bully in school, they soon find out just how deceptive appearances can be in this comedy featuring a script by Seth Rogen and Kristofor Brown. Owen Wilson stars as the presumed mercenary in a film produced by Judd Apatow. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide [more]

Upcoming Movies | Comments Off