Batman’s latest had taken in $324.3 million by Monday, putting it on the fast track to beat out Star Wars for the #2 spot on the domestic list of top grossing films Personally, I find TDK’s slim chances at taking out that Titanic schlockfest far more disheartening.
SDCC ’08: Watchmen, Twilight, Dr. Horrible
- Watchmen panel! No idea if you guys are into this but I, uhh, may or may not have gone to two bookstores this week looking for the collection. G4 has an awesome set visit as well.
- I tried to ignore this because they do not need the encouragement, but Twilight fans are CRAZY. More batshittery at Cleolinda’s.
- Joss and pals talk Dr. Horrible (sequel!) and other such Jossly things.
SDCC ’08: Wolverine, Watchmen, BSG
- The Wolverine panel – featuring a surprise visit from Hugh Jackman himself – looked to be a big hit with the crowds. Hopefully we’ll be getting an official look at that trailer soon.
- Richard Hatch and Bear McCreary talk Battlestar Galactica; io9 has a look at Bryan Singer’s 2001 take on the series.
- Inside Watchmen’s Owlship with MTV… Less hopeful? My Chemical Romance will cover Bob Dylan for the movie. Ugh.
- Doc Savage coming to the screen?
- Sam Raimi announced that Bruce Spence has been cast in the Wizard’s First Rule TV show, which will be called Legend of the Seeker.
- Also: Jim Butcher; Red Sonja; Tron 2; The Day the Earth Stood Still; The Jokers are swarming!
The Dark Knight breaks ROTS’ midnight record
The Dark Knight took in $18.5 million from its midnight release earlier this morning, breaking the $16.9 million record Revenge of the Sith set back in 2005. TDK’s 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. showings were not counted, but it’s sure to make a mint this weekend. Spider-Man 3 better watch his back…
UPDATE: Indeed, it took in $66.4 million Friday, breaking Spider-Man 3’s opening day record of $59.8.
Entertainment Weekly previews Watchmen, Trek
The cover story of the latest EW features Watchman, the adaptation of the classic graphic novel whose trailer debuted yesterday. Also in the issue? ComicCon giveaways for JJ Abrams’ Star Trek, four posters that unite to form a one-sheet – and feature our first official look at some of the cast. Also in their SDCC slideshow: Peeks at Dollhouse, Terminator Salvation, an Ender’s Game comic, and Fringe.
Video: Hi, I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC
Timely!
Video: Iron Man trailer to be full-length feature
Thank the Maker for The Onion! Be sure to read the scroll.
Movie News: Narnia, DBZ, remakes, Shia, X-Files
- Narnia: Motherlode of Prince Caspian stills.
- DragonBall Z movie delayed, in part because of The Clone Wars. WE DID IT!
- Speaking of Crimes against Cinema: Remakes of Rosemary’s Baby and The Breakfast Club?
- People: D.J. Caruso still wants Shia LaBeouf for Y: The Last Man; Djimon Hounsou all hyped up for Conan?
- Spoilers: X-philies will love this… if it was 1996; Liev Schreiber and Hugh Jackman in costume on the set of Wolverine; Check out the Watchmen.
Superbowl ads of note
Slashfilm has been posting video of some of the movie ads that debuted today: Prince Caspian, WALL-E, and Iron Man.
(They also have some new Iron Man production photos… Is that the blonde chick from Popular?)
Movie News: Ledger, 3-D, WGA, Bond
- The Dark Knight website posts a memorial to Heath Ledger.
- Disney to re-release Toy Story in 3-D.
- Writer’s Strike: Lionsgate and Marvel are latest to make interim deals with the WGA.
- The title of the new James Bond film is Quantum of Solace. Uhh… okay!
- Eye Candy: New Iron Man sure to make awesome action figures.