Fat City Reprise - Long Gone

What is so cool about this is that no video cameras were used in the production of this music video. All you see here was created entirely from 45,000 Photographs taken by a Nikon D200 DSLR. Great Work!

Fat City Reprise - Long Gone from Cesar Kuriyama on Vimeo.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

The trailer for Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is the latest installment to the hit Ice Age franchise, which has grossed more than $1.2 billion around the world. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is fully produced in 3-D and will be directed by Carlos Saldanha (Oscar-nominated ), who directed Ice Age: The Meltdown and co-directed Ice Age. I must admit the second Ice Age movie was not so great, so we are waiting for this one to get the Ice Age back on track.

The Wrestler

I am amazed. I love Mickey Rourke. Don't know why, 'cause he was not in so many blockbusters, but I just love the way he act. And this trailer for "The Wrestler". Oh boy... Enjoy

Astro Boy (teaser trailer)

I was watching Astro Boy when I was a kid. I just can't wait for this movie!!!

Set in futuristic Metro City, Imagi Studios' Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving father's expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the man who had rejected him.

Coraline

Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home. But all this changes when she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life and the people in it – only much better. But... you must watch the movie :)

Race to Witch Mountain

For years, stories have circulated about a secret place in the Nevada Desert, known for unexplained sightings. It is called Witch Mountain, and when a cab driver finds two teens with supernatural power in his cab, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of an adventure he can't explain.

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I am back!

I didn't write for a while 'cause I've been having some problems. But now I am back :)

Matrix under Windows

"...we all encounter an error at one point..but you have to make a decision, to send an error report or not to send one. but does nit make a difference?"

Star Trek trailer

Watchmen New Trailer

2012

2012 is claimed by some with New age beliefs to be a great year of spiritual transformation. But many more think 2012 will be the end of the world! 

Cast:John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover

Australia HD Trailer

Australia is an epic and romantic action adventure, set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II. An English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to the faraway continent, where she meets a rough-hewn local (Hugh Jackman) and reluctantly agrees to join forces with him to save the land she inherited. Together, they embark upon a transforming journey across hundreds of miles of the world's most beautiful yet unforgiving terrain, only to still face the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces that attacked Pearl Harbor. 

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The Pink Panther 2

Jacques Clouseau is back. This time with a new mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts.

Monsters vs. Aliens

Plot: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California girl named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction! 

I think this movie will be great!

The Tale of Despereaux

Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, laughter aplenty and gallons of mouthwatering soup. But an accident left the King broken-hearted, the Princess filled with longing and the townsfolk without their soup. Sunlight disappeared. The world became gray. All hope was lost in this land…until Despereaux Tilling was born.

Prequel to the Da Vinci Code Angels & Demons Trailer

The team behind the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code returns for the highly anticipated Angels & Demons, based upon the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard religious expert Robert Langdon, who once again finds that forces with ancient roots are willing to stop at nothing, even murder, to advance their goals. Ron Howard again directs the film. When Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati -- the most powerful underground organization in history -- he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization's most despised enemy: the Catholic Church.

When Langdon learns that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, he jets to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist. Embarking on a nonstop, action-packed hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican's only hope for survival.

If you missed the movie, you can Watch The Da Vinci Code Online on Amazon

Killzone 2 Trailer

The new Killzone 2 trailer actually gives us more of an inside look of what awaits us in our campaign to stop the Helghast war machine. Interestingly enough, the trailer’s narrative sounds like the expectations of the Iraq War when it first started.

Ratatouille Directed by Martin Scorcese

Homer Simpson Tries To Vote For Obama

I seriously would have seen Homer as a Rebuplican.

Olga Kurylenko Gets Sexy For Maxim Magazine

The Bond girl is back on spotlight... 
She looks great in this is the December issue of German Maxim Magazine...

Tinker Bell DVD

Born into the fantastic world of Pixie Hollow, Tinker Bell (2008) thinks her fairy talent as a tinker isn't as special or important as the other fairies talents. But when Tink tries to change who she is, she creates nothing but disaster! With encouragement from her friends Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn and Iridessa, Tinker Bell learns the key to solving her problems lies in her unique tinker abilities and discovers that when she s true to herself, magical things can happen.

# Actors: Mae Whitman, Kristen Chenoweth, America Ferrera, Raven, Lucy Liu

I saw this movie last night! Let me just say it was wonderful!! I was mesmerized by the graphics, the color and the story. It is very well done and I hope everyone has the opportunity to see it on the big screen like we did today because it is just beautiful. I've read that 3 more movies will follow Tinker Bell 2008, hopefully on the big screen. The kids will love the message of this movie. Tinker Bell is such a cute character as are the other fairies, I sometimes forgot they weren't real! LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!

Your kids will enjoy this movie so much! You can buy Tinker Bell DVD from Amazon:

Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)

Futurama was a series canceled far before its time, but thankfully its back and unlike the Simpsons seems to get better as it goes. I was thrilled when the new series of direct to DVD movies was announce. I believe that Bender's Game to be the best of the three new releases. The story isn't that deep or politically nuanced as some of the older episodes, but it does manage to play a good deal of homage to class Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings, and even a touch of Star Wars. The animation is clean and well done as usual, and the dialog is classic Futurama. The I thought it was great and I look forward to the next round.

You can buy Futurama: Bender's Game DVD from Amazon:

New Images From ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’

These are some new images from the upcoming film, ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still.’ starring Keanu Reeves.

 The film is a remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth. You can watch the trailer here.

Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon and Don Cheadle in a smart, funny comedy adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Austin) to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce's talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday

Saw V Soundtrack

Halloween is coming friday, so horror movie fans should enjoy this one: Saw V Soundtrack.

You can see the terrifying official Saw V preview here. And if you want more Saw V info, scroll down and check out the tracklisting for the Saw V soundtrack and get some free Halloween Music downloads, too!

Happy haunting!

Saw V Soundtrack

1. Charlie Clouser - Trap Attack
2. Testament - True Believer
3. Ministry - Death and Destruction (Remix)
4. Filter - What’s Next (The Blood and Sand Mix)
5. The Almighty - Thanks Again, Again
6. Prong - The Banishment
7. Die Krupps - The Dawning Of Doom
8. Clutch - Power Player
9. Skinny Puppy - ugLi
10. William Control - Strangers
11. Emilie Autumn - Unlaced
12. Fixmer/McCarthy - Blood And Music
13. Revolting Cocks - Wizard Of Sextown
14. Funker Vogt - Date of Expiration
15. Charlie Clouser - What it Takes

Fallout 3 Trailer - HD

FallOut 3 Gameplay (Escape) trailer in HD



Fallout 3 Weapons HD Trailer

Bolt trailer

Clip: As released by Apple, extended clip from Bolt shows an action-packed chase sequence.

This is awesome. I just can't wait for Bolt. :-)

Transporter 3 Trailer TRUE-HD Official

Release: Date: 23 January 2009 (Romania) more

Plot: This time, the rules are the same. Except one.

Lost Season 5 Trailer

A trailer for the fifth season of LOST has been released online. The first half is a recap of the fourth season. I must say I can’t wait for next year. It sounds like its only going to get crazier, and possibly even more sci-fi.

Do you like the trailer?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer

This is international teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince shows all new footage. As Harry begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, Lord Voldemort wreaks havoc throughout Britain, and the pressure to defeat him grows stronger. Using an old Potions book which previously belonged to the "Half-Blood Prince," Harry is able to increase his magical knowledge and prepare for battle. First, however, he must help Dumbledore discover the secret to Voldemort's quest for immortality -- the location of his Horcruxes. But the quest for the Horcruxes and the resulting battle at Hogwarts produce a tragic outcome -- leading Harry to believe he must head out on his own to conquer the Dark Lord.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

As released by Apple:

This prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

New ‘Notorious’ Trailer!

In just a few short years, The Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his generation.



Director: George Tillman Jr.
Writer: Reggie Rock Bythewood
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Cast: Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett, Derek Luke

Release: January 16, 2009

Andreea Mantea pictures

Andreea Mantea is 20, is famous and she is the new star of TV Show "Din Dragoste". Andreea Mantea was Playboy star this year and she is one of my favourite TV Stars. Enjoy the pictures.

Yes Man HD trailer

A guy challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year. Based on the memoir by Danny Wallace.

Release Date:
19 December 2008 (USA)

Bedtime Stories (2008) HD Trailer

If All Movies Had Cell Phones

I really think all our favorite movies would be much shorter with the invention of cell phones.

Max Payne wallpapers

Watch Max Payne HD Trailer

Watchmen Teaser Trailer in HD

Description: In the 1950s, a seemingly ordinary guy puts on a mask and a superhero costume and starts to fight crime. In theaters March 6, 2009!

Fast & Furious 4, HD trailer

Description: Vin Diesel and Paul Walker head back to the streets where it all began to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.

Release Date: 12 June 2009 (USA)

‘Marley and Me’ Trailer

Plot: A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. Based on the memoir by John Grogan.

Release Date: 25 December 2008 (USA)

‘Push’ Trailer

Synopsis: There are special people in this world that have been born with psychic powers. In 1945, government agencies set up for psychic warfare, trying to turn those people with abilities into soldiers. After the war, governments began to set up divisions with agents trained to hunt them down like animals, test and categorize them. There are a bunch of different types of psychic abilities: A watcher can see the future, A mover is telekinetic, Sniffers who can see the history of an object, Shifts can temporarily change the shape of things, Wipers can wipe your memory, and pushers can put thoughts in other people’s heads. The divisions are trying to develop a drug which would allow normal people to develop psychic abilities, but apparently every test so far has been fatal. Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a watcher, teams with a young man named Nick Grant (Chris Evans), to take on a clandestine agency in a race against time the will determine the future of civilization.

Bride Wars Trailer

Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) are best friends until they find out that they are both getting married on the same day. Can these two Bridezillas get beyond this and save their friendship?

Daniel Craig May Not Do Another Bond Film

Speaking to Playboy magazine, Daniel Craig said, “I did sign on for four so a piece of paper says there are two more to do. But let’s see how this one goes. In the film business, everything doesn’t always go according to plan.” The star of upcoming war drama “Defiance” further added, “We’ll wait and see. If it goes wrong, we’ll have to rethink things.”

So could this be the end of Daniel Craig as Bond? If Quatum does not do well, I think he contractually obligated to star in two more bond films? Understandably, the industry does not always force actors to appear in movies they are not passionate about and that is mainly because they went their actors to put everything they have into a film. Lets be realistic though, I highly doubt it is Daniel Craig’s decision to make.

If there is a contract, the industry will have the last word.

At least thats what I think, what do you think?

Watch the W. Extended Trailer.

Extended trailer for Oliver Stone's new biopic W. In theaters October 17, 2008. For more information, visit: www.w.thefilm.com

Delia Matache - hot pictures

I must admit I love her songs too, but she is gorgeous. I've gathered for you a collection of pictures with Delia Matache, and you can see the way she posed for magazines in her career.

Delia Matache - Parfum de fericire 

Delia Matache alias Delia is a Romanian blonde singer. She was born on February 7th, 1982. The genre of her music is dance and all of its derivates. We can notice some influences of R’n’B on a few songs from her latest album. Prior her solo-carrier (2003) while she was singing with Nick their genre was a fine mix of house and eurodance. Delia continued on the dance path.

Hobbies and things that Delia Matache loves to do: small walks through malls, traveling to the mountains, watching movies (especially horror genres). She loves to drive and she has got her driving license since she was 18 (legal age when one is first eligible for the license in Romania). Delia drives a red Audi A4 and looks forward purchasing an SUV (almost surely BMW X3), though, that’s just a plan for the future.

In 2003 Delia Matache decided to start her solo career and left the band. She released 2 albums until now and some of her songs were instant-hits and occupied pole position on local charts and radio stations each and every week. Some of her hits are the following: “Parfum de fericire,” “Imi dai fiori,” “Doar un joc” from her first album (2003) and “Listen-Up,” “Secretul Mariei,” and “Baby” from her last album (2007).




Right now Delia Matache ranks between one of the highest rated stars in Romania. She’s clearly one of the most desired divas. Certain local “men magazines” offered more than €10,000 for a photoshoot of her getting naked, although, she refused the offer. Her talent and voice is impecable coupled with a style and attitude that’s unique. She gives off a vibe of confidence that’s very impressive.

High Quality version of the Dragonball Movie Teaser Trailer

Its finally here! The full blown Dragonball teaser trailers. Yes trailers, there are two versions. They are the first official HD trailers with sound. View both versions the trailer in all its glory below. The longer version shows new shots of Piccolo (yes and he is green!) and plenty of ki blasts! Also, since these might be taken off of Youtube soon, we will make them available for download and viewable via our media player! We have also screen captured some stills from the trailer. You can view most of them below the trailers and the rest via ourgallery here.

First (Best Version)

Second Version

Thanks to http://www.dbthemovie.com for the heads up!

New Spirit Trailer Is Tiny Beacon Of Light In A Sin City World

Frank Miller's The Spirit has a new trailer out - And it's mountains better than the previous acid-trip take. We've talked enough about how this is a bad Sin City remake of The Spirit, but for the first time, in this trailer Miller is presenting a vision of the movie that straddles both the campy and the dark without leaning too heavy on either side. Should there should be this much drama in a movie about The Spirit? Probably not but, at least from this point of view, it looks palatable. Still, I'm really on the fence if whacking someone in the nuts with a big wrench justifies all the dark green screen and scary movie-esque music.

I have a feeling that The Spirit is going to be loaded with lots of successful "Is every damn woman in this damn hell hold out of her damn mind," followed by experimental fail "Do I look like a good girl," but what you can say without a shred of a doubt is that this is A Frank Miller Movie. Does that mean that I want it to be Millerized? I really don't think so, but I'm sure that it's going to have lots of references for fans that will be pleasing and moments that will be cringe-worthy.

That being said, I enjoyed The Spirit's "I'm going to kill you all kinds of dead," Well, minus the Batman-esque whispering. Do I have more hope for this film after watching this trailer, yes., but do I still think that "toilets are always funny?" No.

What do you guys think: Is the new trailer a beacon of hope for this flick?

Disney, Depp return to 'Caribbean'

Johnny Depp is the main man at the Mouse House.

Depp has agreed to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a fourth "Pirates of the Caribbean" pic and play Tonto in a bigscreen adaptation of "The Lone Ranger," both produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. He will also star as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s version of "Alice in Wonderland."

The roles come after Depp helped Disney earn a combined $2.6 billion at the box office with the three pics in the "Pirates" franchise, also produced by Bruckheimer.

"Alice in Wonderland," skedded for 2010, will be shot using 3-D and performance capture technology similar to that used for "Beowulf."

Depp’s casting deals closed a full day Wednesday at the Kodak Theater, where Walt Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook touted the Mouse’s upcoming slate of pics during a showcase event for exhibitors, media and other industry insiders.

Toons provided the company’s other big news.

Disney-Pixar’s "Cars" has proved such a major moneymaker for the Mouse House that Disney is moving the release of the sequel up a year to summer 2011.

In addition to shifting the date for "Cars 2," studio also announced that it will produce a series of animated short films starring Mater and other characters from the first feature.

Shorts will air on TV, including the Disney Channel, and in theaters in front of films.

"You’ll see them everywhere," Cook said. "We’re going to keep this ‘Cars’ thing going."

"Cars," which was released in 2006 and went on to earn $462 million worldwide, has become a runaway hit in merchandise sales for the studio. Pic will also be prominently featured at a revamped California Adventure in Anaheim; "Cars Land," a 12-acre section of the park, opens in 2011. Move of the sequel from 2012 now times it to coincide with the attraction’s launch.

Before a full screening of Disney’s upcoming toon "Bolt," Cook also touted the studio’s commitment to 3-D animation, saying the company has released more pics in the format than any other studio.

Cook even managed a playful jab at DreamWorks Animation’s Jeffrey Katzenberg, who has long championed the format and is readying to roll out a slate of 3-D toons.

"I heard that Jeffrey may finally release his first 3-D movie next year," Cook quipped.

Disney has five live-action and animated pics set to unspool in 3-D next year and a slate of 16 in development.

Although several sequences in "Bolt" weren’t yet completed, the fast-paced pic, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios but showing off considerable Pixar touches, played extremely well with the Kodak crowd, with Rhino, a hamster going around on a wheel, generating considerable laughs.

The Walt Disney Studios Showcase has essentially turned into a splashy, ShoWest-like event in Hollywood for the company to parade out stars and screen extended clips for a couple thousand attendees in various sectors of the biz to promote its future projects. Last time it held the showcase was in 2005, also at the Kodak.

In addition to Depp, who took the stage dressed as Jack Sparrow while wearing the Lone Ranger mask, this year’s event also featured the cast of "High School Musical" plus Dwayne Johnson, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta and Robin Williams. Adam Sandler appeared in a pretaped sequence with the studio chairman. And Cook even had a conversation with the four-legged star of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."

Bruckheimer and Nicolas Cage announced a third 'National Treasure.' Although talkshow queen Oprah Winfrey wasn’t present, it was announced that she will voice the mother of the princess in hand-drawn toon "The Princess and the Frog," set in New Orleans.

Cook called the upcoming pics for the rest of this year and 2009 "the most creative slate of films in Disney history" and showed sequences from "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," "Bedtime Stories," "Race to Witch Mountain," "Hannah Montana: The Movie," "Old Dogs," "The Princess and the Frog," Robert Zemeckis’ "A Christmas Carol" and Pixar’s next pic, "Up."

During an intro for "HSM 3," Cook teased that he would sing a song from the first bigscreen installment of the runaway Disney Channel franchise but quickly backtracked.

James Bond : Quantum Of Solace HD trailer

Igor Theatrical Trailer

Igor (2008) Official Theatrical Trailer. In theaters September 15 from Dimension Films.

Visit http://igor-movie.com/

"Igor" is a twist on the monster genre, following a mad scientist's hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of winning the Evil Science Fair.

Fixing The Spider-Man Film Franchise

Collectively, the Spider-Man movies are definitely the most lucrative superhero franchise in Hollywood history. Audiences can't seem to get enough of that wacky wall-crawler. Still, all the money in the world doesn't stop a franchise from falling apart. If anything, it only seems to speed the process along. 

The Spider-Man franchise hasn't fallen apart, but it was hurt fairly significantly by the release of Spider-Man 3. This sequel was a definite step down from the first two. Even if the box office report remained rosy, it was clear to many devoted fans that Spidey had reached a turning point.

In recent weeks, news has surfaced that Sony and director Sam Raimi are in talks for another sequel. Not just one, either, but two sequels filmed back-to-back. This announcement fills us with equal part anticipation and dread. After the last movie, should Raimi really be trusted to guide the franchise forward? Are the actors up to the challenge?

With those questions burning in our minds, we've assembled a list of ways Sony can fix the Spider-Man franchise. In our opinion, these are the guidelines the studio needs to follow in order to put the franchise back on track. We may not be Hollywood big shots, but we've read hundreds and hundreds of Spider-Man comics, and that has to count for something.

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Recast When Necessary

Collectively, the Spider-Man movies have done a lot of things right, not least of which including almost singlehandedly kindling Hollywood's love for superheroes. However, they're not perfect, and one area Sony might want to look into changing is the actors.

As Peter Parker, Toby Maguire was an inspired choice. However, as the movies wear on and the characters get older, we're not sure that Maguire continues to be the best fit for the role. His voice in particular makes Peter still seem trapped in high school. It doesn't help that his chronic back problems have threatened to derail production in the past. 

Far more problematic is Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane. Dunst has always felt like the weak link in the cast. By all indications she doesn't even enjoy working on the films, so why jump through hoops to keep her on as Mary Jane? Better that Sony find a new actress to play the part. It worked for the Rachel Dawes character in Dark Knight, and it can work for the Spidey franchise as well.

Better Choice of Villains

Perhaps the greatest challenge moving forward in the franchise is the selection of villains. Both the Green Goblins are out, as well as Doc Ock, Sandman, and Venom. The next movie is going to need to find the right villain to play off an older, slightly wiser Peter.

We're not sure any one remaining villain can support a movie on their own. At the very least, the script will need to fiddle with the villain's origin in order to create a greater sense of emotional resonance. Spider-Man 3 did this by tying Sandman's origin to the death of Uncle Ben. It made the character more suitable as a lead antagonist, and was a change to the Spidey mythos that worked well. What didn't work well was shoehorning Venom into the script at the last minute. If Spider-Man 4 is going to have multiple villains, they need to do more than just trip over each other and hamper the flow of the story.

As for specific villain choices, we'd recommend any of the remaining members of the Sinister Six. Electro could certainly work, and his displays of power might rival what we saw of Sandman. Mysterio is a possibility, though we'd be worried that villain might only worsen the series' slide towards goofy camp. Previous films have set up both Man-Wolf and Lizard as candidates. Unfortunately, even working in tandem, those two probably can't carry a movie on their own.

One thing we're absolutely sure of is that Carnage is a no-no. That's the last thing this franchise needs at the moment. 

Tone Down the Camp

The Spidey franchise has always carried a certain campy quality. That's just comes with the territory when Sam Raimi is the director. We can appreciate camp when it's used sparingly and effectively. Case in point – the "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" sequence from Spider-Man 2. It was a silly interlude, but a charming one. 

We don't really need to say where Spider-Man 3 went wrong in this area. Peter Parker cavorting down the street, the entire club sequence - a huge bulk of the second half of the movie was just bogged down in silliness. These sequences weren't the only flaw of the movie, but they were a major contribution. Moviegoers don't expect their superhero films to always be dry, serious affairs. They do, however, expect the characters to behave in logical, believable ways. Black suit or no, for much of Spider-Man 3, Peter was woefully out of character.

Less Studio Interference

It's a well-known phenomenon that superhero movie franchises fall apart in their third installment. Just look at the history. Superman 3, Batman Forever, X-Men: The Last Stand, the list goes on and on. This trend isn't coincidence. Rather, it's a sign that studio interference is quite possibly the worst thing that can happen to a franchise.

By all accounts, Sam Raimi didn't want Venom to be a part ofSpider-Man 3. He's admitted to not understanding the character or even liking him very much. However, Sony chose to take a heavier hand in the development of the movie, and they insisted that Venom (whom they perceived to be a massive draw) play a starring role. The result should have been obvious. Venom never felt like a necessary or legitimate element of the film. He could have made for a compelling villain in Spider-Man 4, but instead was rushed out the door and dragged the entire movie down with him.

Raimi has proved himself capable of earning hundreds of millions of dollars for the studio. If they're wise, Sony will learn from their mistake and just leave it at that.

Build Towards a Larger Conflict

One of the more disappointing trends across all superhero franchises is the tendency to kill major villains at the end of each film. For franchises with serious legs, this severely limits storytelling potential in future installments. The X-Men movies got it right. They kept Magneto alive and well for multiple sequels, and his continued presence in the series has never been a complaint of ours.

Spider-Man 3 also bucked this trend, leaving return appearances by Sandman and Venom as possibilities. We hope it continues going forward. We'd like to see a clear progression towards a bigger conflict in Spider-Man 4. With Sony strongly considering filming 4 and 5 back-to-back, it would be a crime not to connect the two movies. Naturally, we're envisioning a gradual build-up to the Sinister Six. Spidey needs a major threat to truly shine as a hero, and it doesn't get much more major than that. 

As was said by the podcast crew, debuting the Sinister Six in Spider-Man 6 opens up a mine of marketing gold. Raimi won't be able to mange that, however, if the individual members are killed off before they can ever get together.

Stronger Supporting Cast

Spider-Man may be a largely solo hero, but he never swings very far without a strong supporting cast. We think back to the classic days where Peter used to hang out with the likes of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and the rest of the gang. Unfortunately, Harry died at the end of Spider-Man 3. Many supporting characters like Flash Thompson and Liz Allen have never had a strong presence in the series. In some ways, all the movies really have going for them in this area is J. Jonah Jameson. That's a huge boon, but it's not enough.

Gwen Stacy was wasted in the last movie, so we want to see her back and in a stronger role. There's no reason characters like Flash and Liz can't be brought back as Peter begins to rekindle old high school "friendships." Should Raimi want, he can even use some of the more recent additions from Brand New Day. What he shouldn't do is create another character along the lines of the Osborn family butler. Where was this old coot in the other movies? Why did he need to be in the third film anyway? In any case, Peter needs more characters to play off of than just Mary Jane and the villain of the week. What it doesn't need is more poorly conceived, shoehorned characters.

Create a Memorable Musical Theme

We love humming along to our favorite superhero themes. Unfortunately, Batman and Superman seem to hog all the best ones. Despite the fact that Danny Elfman has composed all three Spider-Man films, the music has never been a particularly strong point. With that in mind, we're hoping for a stronger effort in the next sequel. Elfman has crafted some truly memorable themes in the past, particularly with the likes of Batman and Edward Scissorhands. What makes Spidey so different? 

All we know is that we're tired of the '60s Spider-Man cartoon theme popping up in our heads whenever we hear the character mentioned. We're also tired of the movies being remembered more for their bad alternative rock soundtracks than the actual score. 

Don't Go the Dark Knight Route

It's an increasingly worrisome trend in Hollywood right now. Various studios, salivating at the the thought of their own Dark Knight-style money maker, are using Christopher Nolan's film as a template for crafting the upcoming slate of comic book movies. No. No. No, no, no, no...

It shouldn't have to be explained to anyone why the Dark Knightapproach doesn't work for all superheroes. Batman is a dark, gritty character, and the movie was bleak even by his usual standards. Spider-Man is not bleak. Sure, his life tends to suck at any given moment. He's constantly fretting about bills, keeping his web shooters full and his costume in one piece, and fending off a legion of New York's worst villains. At the end of the day, though, Spider-Man has to come out on top. Fans identify with him so readily because he overcomes great obstacles and never loses that happy-go-lucky charm.

That's why the sequels don't need Carnage. The character is dark, sadistic, and would just drag the movie dangerously close to an R-rating. Moviegoers don't want to see Mary Jane blown up in a warehouse or Aunt May gunned down in the street. They certainly don't want to see Spidey lose control and drop Kraven from a fourth-story balcony. 

We said it in the Superman feature, and we'll say it again. What works for Batman doesn't necessarily work for other heroes. Studios are going to learn this lesson the hard way if they continue in their current direction. We'd just as soon not see the nextSpider-Man movie be one of those casualties.

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We'll be honest, the Spider-Man franchise got a lot right. That's one of the reasons we only have eight bullet points here - we couldn't even find enough to get to ten (let alone more). Most of our problems with the franchise arrived in the third installment and seem relatively clear and easy to avoid.

But we are curious what you think of Spider-Man. What do you hope to see in Spider-Man 4 and 5? Did you like 3 at all? What would you change about the franchise? Do you think Sony should restart? Do you like the darker tone? The questions are endless, so sound off on your thoughts in the comments below!