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Film of the Day: Raiders of the Lost Ark

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This will always be my favorite Spielberg movie, and this will always be the best Indy film. “Raiders of The Lost Ark” is such a classic and it’s another film, I can watch over and over. I like all 4 Indy movies (yes, even “Crystal Skull”), but this one “Raiders”, will always stand out. It’s not only a great adventure story with good plot and good acting, it’s also a great action movie. I know Steven Spielberg is not the best at making action movies, but he did the best job with the action sequences in “Raiders”. Every action scene in this movie was pretty intense,  and they can get so exciting that you want even more from, Indy.

Belloq is one of those villains that you want to hate and the actor who played him does a phenomenal job. There are so many emotions with, “Raiders”. It can get exciting, fun, scary, and there are some sad scenes as well. Yes, there a few scary scenes in “Raiders”, that almost felt like a horror film, especially the controversial Ark Ceremony toward the end of the movie. While I do like all 4 Indy films, I do admit that the Indy franchise kind of went downhill after this. They will never make an amazing Indy film like this ever again. I do think, “Temple of Doom” is almost just as good as “Raiders”.

Kev

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Report: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher finally in negotiations for “Star Wars 7” but what about Lando???

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All three of them has reportedly said, they were willing to return to their roles for the next, “Star Wars” film, but none of them have signed contracts yet. Look like they are finally getting close to a deal ’cause anonymous sources say, the three cast members are in negotiations to reprise their roles.

While it’s exciting news that Han, Leia, and Luke are returning but what about Lando? So far, Billy Dee Williams have been silent about the new Star Wars. We haven’t heard anything from him. So far, Disney/Lucasfilm haven’t even asked, Billy Dee. So I’m hoping, Lando, will come back being played by the same actor. If they don’t get Lando at all, I expect the Star Wars geeks to start online petitions. I hope they don’t ignore Lando, ’cause he was a cool character.

I know a lot of people are skeptical of JJ doing Star Wars, but I think he’ll do it justice. I hope the new movies will still have the same vibe of the original trilogy, but of course, it will also have a current feel with today’s technology.

I’m actually looking forward to seeing how they’re gonna pull this off. It’s pretty intriguing to me.

Read the news, here.

Kev

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Where was Harrison Ford while the internet blew up with rumors that he may return to Star Wars???

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Yep, there is Harrison with his wife Calista, and their son, vacationing in Rio De Janeiro in, Brazil. Maybe that’s why Harrison himself couldn’t comment on whether or not he’s reprising his role as Han Solo in Star Wars 7? I’m sure Harrison will say something about it soon, though, when the press will start bugging him about it. I think Harrison will start talking about the Star Wars return in interviews when he starts promoting his next movie, “Ender’s Game”.

Despite his age though, Harrison is STILL gonna look great as Han Solo, and I’m sure he still has what it takes to play the role again just fine. We will still get the same Han Solo, we always had. When he returns to Star Wars, he won’t disappoint us, I’m sure, and he’ll make it so that his age is unimportant. We’re still gonna get that likeable wisecracking smuggler!!!

He’ll do fine in his Han Solo, return! 😉

Kev

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Harrison Ford, rumored to return as Han Solo for Episode VII…

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Rumors hit hard on the internet today, that Harrison Ford has signed on to reprise his role as Han Solo for Episode 7. It wouldn’t surprise me if it turned out to be true, because every time Lucasfilm/Disney wants to announce news, the internet leaks it earlier, and then Lucasfilm/Disney will confirm the news themselves. That’s exactly what happened when it was announced that Disney bought Lucasfilm and JJ Abrams was going direct it. Can the internet give them a break and let them give the news first for once? LOL! Technology, gotta love it!

If it’s true that Harrison officially signed on, that’s good. I’m all for him coming back ’cause it isn’t Star Wars without Han Solo.

Yes, he is too old but in Star Wars age doesn’t make a difference. Sir Alec Guinness was about that age when he played Obi Wan in the first movie, nobody complained about his age back then. The same with Liam Neeson as Qui Con Jinn and Christopher Lee as Count Dooku.

It may seem silly to have Harrison coming back, but we need him if they are going to continue after Jedi. He maybe old yes, but I’m sure the writers have found something for Han Solo, so his story won’t sound creepy and weird. Maybe the new Han Solo for Episode 7 can have a similar character like what Obi Wan did in “A New Hope”. Han Solo can simply be a mentor for somebody. Maybe Han and Leia has a family together now. They have children now and Luke can train them to be Jedi’s.

I’m sure Harrison is still capable of doing action scenes just fine. Give him a break.

Kev

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Thought: Why a stand alone Han Solo movie, deserves to be told…

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I know a lot of Star Wars geeks are probably pissed off at Disney for confirming a Han Solo standalone movie, but I think that story deserves to be told for a lot of reasons. They didn’t just green  light a Han Solo standalone for no reason, folks. It’s not just for money and hyping up Star Wars, I think a back story for Han Solo deserves to be told. Why?

Well for starters, we need to know more details of why Han became a smuggler and all that stuff. We need to know more details on his past with Jabba the Hut, on why he associated with him, in which Episodes “IV, V, and VI”, never did. What about Han’s friendship with Lando Calrissian? How did he get together with Chewbacca? What about Han’s childhood?

Doing a little research on Han’s childhood, he was born on the planet, Corellia, and he was an orphan, so he had no parents. Instead, he was raised by a criminal named Garis Shrike, which could probably explain why Han became a smuggler. I would think the movie would tell that story. According to the info, Han got the Millenium Falcon from Lando by winning a card game. So I would think that scene would be in the film too.

Lando, will probably be a huge part of the movie, so he will be played by a younger actor. That’s about all I’ve read about Han’s past, but I’m sure the writers will add a lot more material. Did Han have a lover growing up before he met Leia? Who knows. They’ll probably get Han involved in a love interest, wouldn’t surprise me.

I think a Han Solo, stand alone would be pretty cool, if made right. So hopefully they do a good job with this one too. I also hope they pick a good actor to play him. There’s no way Harrison Ford could have a cameo in this, but he would probably reprise his role as Han Solo for Episodes “7, 8, and 9”, though.

Kev

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Cool Photo: Your first official look at Harrison Ford in “Ender’s Game”!!!

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That’s Harrison Ford as Col. Graff from the upcoming sci-fi film, “Ender’s Game”, adapted from the famous novel written by, Orson Scott Card. It’s a very good book and definitely a classic! I hope this movie is good.

I’ll be honest though, but man, Harrison is not getting any younger. If he’s serious on playing Han Solo again, Disney better get to work on that new Star Wars movie fast. They are moving as fast as possible I see! I would like to see Harrison play Han Solo for one last time. Would be cool!

Kev

 

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Report: Nicolas Cage confirmed for “Expendables 3”, they finally got him!!!

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Sly has been trying to get actor Nicolas Cage, for the first two “Expendables” movies, but Nic Cage kept turning them down. Well, Nic is finally available, and is a go for “Expendables 3”. They don’t say what character Cage will be playing, whether a hero or a villain, but in my opinion, Cage should play the villain. He would make a great badguy for these movies.

Sly says, he wants Mickey Rourke back for the third one. They are also interested in Harrison Ford, and Wesley Snipes.

Deadline, reports.

Hopefully, they’ll get Kurt Russell soon.

Kev

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Report: Harrison Ford wants in for “Star Wars 7” as Han Solo???

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We haven’t heard from the original cast on whether or not they want back in on the new Star Wars movie, but it looks like Harrison Ford was quick to respond first. Sources close to Harrison, was said that he might be interested in reprising his famous role, as Han Solo. Will we see an aging, Han Solo, back in his trademark white shirt and black vest? Sounds like Harrison wants more than just a cameo, he wants back in on the leading role for the next three films.

Read the full story, here.

Harrison maybe 70, but the dude is still doing action movies. He did a lot of his own action stunts in, “Cowboys & Aliens”. I can see Harrison, coming back. It’ll be great to see him and Chewbacca, back. The Millennium Falcon too!

It’s no surprise to me that Harrison would be the first cast member to respond. Han Solo should come back. The whole gang should reunite for a new trilogy. It would be amazing if the original cast came back. If they did, I would definitely see it in theater for sure.

Kev

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Now that Disney owns the rights to Indiana Jones too, what’s gonna happen to this franchise???

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Before George Lucas, announced retirement, George, Steve, and Harrison has been planning an, “Indy 5”. They have been talking about “Indy 5” in interviews, extensively. Now this makes people wonder what’s going on with the future of, Indiana Jones. Questions that need to be asked.

  • Will Steven Spielberg still direct, without George Lucas?
  • Will Harrison Ford still play Indy even if Spielberg and Lucas both steps down?
  • Will Indiana Jones become all kiddy friendly now that Disney owns Lucasfilm?
  • Can this franchise continue to be successful and huge without the original team: Ford, Spielberg, and Lucas?
  • Will the next Indy film leave off from “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” or, will they totally re-boot the series?

Paramount Pictures have been the home of Indiana Jones, for many years, and now Indiana Jones have found a new home. I’m going to miss the Paramount intro at the beginning of each Indy film, where the intro will show the Paramount mountain with stars flying around it. We might see the Disney logo as the intro instead.

I’m a huge Indiana Jones fan. Love all the movies, even the fourth one that everyone is hating on. The Indiana Jones movies are supposed to be violent action movies with comedy thrown into the mix. “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, will always be the best Indy film. That film is a classic, and an essential. I love it way too much. That is one movie, I’ll never get tired of watching.

I just have mixed feelings on Disney owning Lucasfilm. I like the idea of them being in charge of Star Wars ’cause they deserve better films, but Indy however, is different. I’m pretty skeptical of Disney being in charge of Indy. I wish Steve Spielberg would try to get the rights from Lucas about Indy, ’cause only Spielberg can make great Indy movies. Disney might ruin ’em. If Ford and Spielberg are both not down for the next Indy film, they might as well re-boot the Indy franchise. Which wouldn’t surprise me, that they might be planning an Indiana Jones re-boot.

Kev

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Report: Nicolas Cage confirmed for “Expendables 3”??? Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood in negotiations???

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Sly Stallone and the crew for “The Expendables” team have been trying to get Nicolas Cage to join the cast ever since the first movie but Cage declined every time. Look like Lionsgate finally got him! Avi Lerner said that Cage is set to star, not saying what role he will be playing yet. Don’t know whether he’s playing the good guy or the villain, for “Expendables 3”.

No matter what you think of Nicolas Cage, the guy is an action star. So he fits in “The Expendables” perfectly. I think Cage would make a pretty good villain for the third one. Cage has been in more than 20 action films over the years and pretty big hits too. Movies like, “The Rock”, “Con/Air”, “Face/Off”, “Gone In 60 Seconds”, “Snake Eyes”, “8mm”, etc. The list goes on.

Lerner also says that Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford are also in talks.

More on the story, here.

I hope they’ll get Kurt Russell for the third one too. They’ve been trying to get Russell for the last two films, but he kept declining as well. It would be nice to see Tango and Cash re-team again.

Kev