Samuel L Jackson IS NICK FURY - Signed and Sealed

Marvel has signed a deal with Samuel L Jackson to play the role of Nick Fury in nine future Marvel films, including "Iron Man 2," "Captain America," "Thor," The Avengers" as well as potential sequels.

Also on the table is the possibility of toplining a "S.H.I.E.L.D." movie about the espionage unit mentioned in "Iron Man".

Contracts were believed to have stalled wen Jackson promoting another film revealed he may not be returning as the character but it would appear either he has taken a pay cut or more likey the studio has buckled and splashed the cash. Are we happy to see Jackson continue in the role as Fury ???

Jason Statham's Crank 2 - Brand New UK International TRAILER

Starring : Jason Statham
Released : April 17th 2009

Exclusive footage of the Biggest Movies of 2009 inc Sherlock Holmes and Public Enemies

When the Oscars came to a close last night a three minute segment was shown that included footage of some of the best films to look forward to in the next calender year. the footage shows brief clips from

* Sherlock Holmes (First Look)
* Funny People
* Taking of Pelham 123
* Public Enemies (First Look)
* Julia & Julia (First Look)
* The Soloist
* Up
* Fame (First Look)
* Terminator Salvation
* 500 Days of Summer
* Amelia (First Look)
* Whatever Works (First Look)
* Inglourious Basterds
* Night at the Museum 2
* Monsters vs Aliens
* Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
* Angels & Demons
* Old Dogs (First Look)
* Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
* The Boat that Rocked
* An Education (First Look)
* State of Play
* Imagine That
* G-Force

Which was your favourite and which ones are you looking forward to ????

Arnold Schwarzenegger Confirms Cameo Star role in The Expendables

The governor of california who has also agreed for his likeness to be used in a Terminator 4 cameo has admitted he will guest star in his buddy Sylvester Stallones much anticipated big gun action flick.

The Oscars 2009 - full results list and watch the best picture award VIDEO

The predictions list posted around the internet proved to be wrong as the Oscars were given out yesterday. The winners were

Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Actor: Sean Penn, "Milk"

Actress: Kate Winslet, "The Reader"

Director: Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire"

Foreign-Language Film: "Departures," Japan

Original Song: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Original Score: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Jerry Lewis


Film Editing: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Sound Mixing: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Sound Editing: "The Dark Knight"

Visual Effects: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Documentary, Short Subject: "Smile Pinki"

Documentary Feature: "Man on Wire"

Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight"

Short Film: "Spielzeugland"

Makeup: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Costume: "The Duchess"

Art Direction: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Animated Short Film: "La Maison en Petits Cubes"

Animated Feature: "WALL-E"

Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, "Slumdog Millionaire"

Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, "Milk"

Supporting Actress: Penélope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"

Heath Ledger wins best supporting actor at Oscars 2009

The star of the dark knight picked up a much totuted posthumous oscar for his role as the joker.

Underworld 3 Rise of the Lycans - REVIEW

The first thing that is strikingly evident in Underworld 3 is the loss of leading lady Kate Beckinsale. I did not go into this film with high hopes as often when a sequel or prequel loses its main actor or actress the fundamental componenet of what made the films preceeding the one being viewed is often lost. Suprisingly the film manages to sidestep this massive error in judgement thanks to the number of other key players that do return and the clever idea to revolve the story arc around them rather than try to replace Beckinsale.

With Rhona Mitra's Sonja playing like a poor impression of Selene, it is not suprising the prequel option was chosen ahead of a watered down sequel. However, fans of the first two films may feel a little dissapointed as not much is really revealed or achieved that hasnt been seen before. In the first Underworld film a flashback is shown of what happend to Victor's daughter Sonja, this is basically a dragged out 1 hour and thirty minute extension of that flashback.

On the other hand, some of the sheer brutality and gore present will be enough to appease adrenaline junkies. The action sequences are impressive and whilst the acting talent on display seems like butter spread across too much bread compared to the depth of characters at disposal of the first two films, the smaller budget has in no way impared the visually glorious vampires and lycans. The quality of the cgi and animations is as good if not better than the films that preceed it. All in all Underworld 3 does not feel like a true sequel but it does showcase exactly how a prequel with a smaller budget can still make an entertaining film that will not disgruntle fans.

The film never feels on the same scale as the Beckinsale franchise, the begining of the war that is mentioned so vigourousy in 1 and Evolution is a little damp compared to the likes of the Lord of the Rings grand battles. But its saving grace is Michael Sheen who reprises his role as Lucien and plays the role with as much tragic grace and agony that he provides the audience with a reason to care about the events unfolding on screen.

As Part of the Underwold franchise this is the poorest installment, on the other hand when treated as a seperate entity it is an extremely enjoyable and bloodthirsty flick. Despite some odd exclusions (Selene becoming a vampire ? Kraven ?) most of the backstroy before Underworld one is covered suitably. The film plays out and the audience will be left quite content until the very final 30 seconds which prove the films downfall. Showing regurgitated footage of Kate Beckinsale as a leather clad Selene before the credits hit does not give fans a smile, it reminds them even though the past hour and a half has been enjoyable its not a patch on what came before it.

Action Flicks Rating : 6/ 10