A new TV spot for CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE has popped up on-line and boy, is it crazy…or…cranky! Check it out after the jump, in all its electrifying, elderly lady humping greatness! 

In CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE, the “high-octane sequel” to CRANK, hitman Chev Chelios’ (Jason Statham) launches himself on an electrifying chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart.” (Official Synopsis) 

Source Lionsgate

Warner Brothers has yet to release their comedy HANGOVER into theaters for audiences to laugh at, but they must have a Miss Cleo on their side or some serious balls because they have already begun the process of making a sequel. Don’t get me wrong, I think this movie is going to be a winner all-around (The cast and trailer is A+), but I am shocked at the hurriedness to crank out a follow-up.

The director of the first film, Todd Phillips, and Scot Armstrong have already been hired to begin penning a script. The project is hoping to begin production towards the end of this year. So as Warner Bros. keeps their fingers crossed, look for the comedy HANGOVER, starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Ed Helms (Plus many other greats) when it hits theaters June 5.

Source: Variety

In case you missed it, this weekend Seth Rogen hosted SNL and the results were nothing less than hilarious! Apart from playing a muppet on the run and interviewing “the boss“, he also played the part of a slightly gay Vin Diesel in a FAST AND FURIOUS parody. I know this is two Vin Diesel-related posts in a row, but I promise it’s worth it! Watch the parody after the jump! (more…)

I guess people really love Vin Diesel, because his return to the FAST/FURIOUS franchise was met with some insane numbers! At $70 million, it’s already passed TOKYO DRIFT’s entire gross and it’s well on it’s way to becoming the highest grossing movie of the series, but it didn’t stop there. It also broke the records for biggest April debut, biggest debut for a car-themed movie, as well as best debut of a “straight-forward action” flick.

The other newcomer, ADVENTURELAND, came in at number six with only $5 million. It didn’t have the numbers of FURIOUS, but it still remains a great movie worth checking out! Don’t believe me? Read James’s review here! See the full box office breakdown ahead. (more…)

On one hand Darth Vader has a light saber and the Force. Plus he has all those Storm Troopers running around toting blasters. On the other hand George Lucas has a butt/truck/ocean load of cash. Oh, and he has his little minions running around for him as well, and instead of blasters, these fellas’ run around toting lawsuits. But it isn’t Lucas that will be bearing the lawsuit; it just might be Darth Vader, also known as David Prowse. Prowse is the man who did all the acting behind the black suit and helmet in the film RETURN OF THE JEDI (but not the infamous voice). Ironically hee has claimed that THE RETURN OF THE JEDI has in fact had no return.

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Interviewed by: James Wallace
Filmed and edited by: Chase Whale
Shot on: Panasonic HVX 200

At the SxSW premiere of OBSERVE & REPORT, I got to talk to a whole slew of people including director Jody Hill, producer Donald De Line and actors Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Peña, Jesse Plemons, Collette Wolfe and The Yuan Brothers (who I have affectionately nicknamed The Yuan Yuen Twins.) I especially enjoy where I ask Seth Rogen an obscure question about something he posted on Twitter, only to find out that it was not really him, creating a hilariously awkward moment for the two of us. In a humorous turn of events, my then silly question became pertinent when THIS NEWS STORY came out a few days ago. Take that fake Seth Rogen!

Shot on: Flip Mino HD

WOMEN IN TROUBLE was such a fun & very, very sexy movie (Please note: very, very sexy could quite possibly be an understatement). The cast & crew were just as fun and sexy off camera. Here’s a Q&A with EVERY FEMALE FROM THE FILM, which is too much to list (IMDb.Com it!), and Joseph Gordon (&theWhale)-Levitt (who’s part in the film isn’t until after the credits roll), led by writer/director (who happens to be Carla Gugino’s husband) Sebastian Gutierrez. Listen for the very last question, as our guy James stumps Joseph Gordon with a very interesting question.

Shot on: Flip Mino HD

Following the screening of OBSERVE AND REPORT, the cast (Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Peña, The Yuen Brothers, & Jesse Plemons) led by writer/director Jody Hill gave us a fun Q&A. Apologies if you worked on this film – as “film critics” ColeandBobby.Com asked Seth Rogen a very moronic question, giving press, online journalists and film critics a very bad name. Other than that, enjoy!

Shot on: Flip Mino HD

After the SxSW opening night screening of I LOVE YOU, MAN, writer/director John Hamburg along with actors Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Jon Favreau, Rashida Jones, & Jaime Pressly led an entertaining Q&A with the audience. I apologize up front for the audio. Sometimes you take what you can get. Oh, and listen closely to the last question. Our guy James Wallace spits out something wonderful.

We’re celebrating the release of FAST & FURIOUS by awarding an awesome grand prize:

THE TRILOGY COLLECTION ON BLU-RAY HI-DEF (includes The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift)

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1. Name the two types of cars Paul Walker drives in FAST & FURIOUS
2. Name ALL of the cars that Paul Walker drives throughout the series.
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4. Who scored the first flim?
5. What other film did Rob Cohen, the director of THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, direct that also starred Vin Diesel?

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FAST & FURIOUS is now open nationwide in theaters!

www.fastandfuriousmovie.net

Rating 8.5/10

Check out our video interview with writer/director Greg Mottola & star Bill Hader HERE!

Set in 1987, ADVENTURELAND tells the story of James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg). Recent college graduate. Hopeless romantic. 22-year-old virgin. Upon his arrival home for the summer, James learns that his dreams of a summer in Europe and a spot at Columbia’s graduate school of journalism may be just dreams. Over qualified and under whelmed, James sets out to find employment to pay his own way. His quest brings him to Adventureland, Pennsylvania’s premiere entertainment Mecca. Here, James finds so much more than stale corn dogs and puddles of throw up. He finds himself…with a little help from his new friends of course.

In setting out to make ADVENTURELAND, writer/ director Greg Mottola (SUPERBAD) said that he wanted “to have a bit of the feeling of a pop song.” True to his word, the film feels somewhere in between a Cure song and a Smith’s song, with a little bit of The Replacements thrown in for good measure. Like these great poets of the 80′s, ADVENTURELAND captures what it is to become infatuated with the idea of a person, fall in love for the first time, make lasting friendships and both enjoy & despise the memories that are a result of these experiences.

At times, the emotion and interactions between the characters, especially those between James and Em (Kristen Stewart), are a bit melodramatic and juvenile. But life and all its experiences can be a bit melodramatic and juvenile… especially when you’re in your early to mid-twenties. Does that make them any less important, powerful or, better yet, real? To someone that age, those are the hardest things they have had to experience in their still early life.

Which is why ADVENTURELAND works as a film. The film itself has a quality and a look that gives a realistic feel to it’s 1987, unlike other films that attempt to recreate the 80s with an almost spoof like quality. The story, the characters that operate in it and the resulting events feel just as realistic as the time they are set in. Most of us have worked a dead end job or two in our younger years. More so, most of us have had some kind of version of the film’s characters in our lives. The lovable asshole, the older guy that exhibited God like/rock star qualities, the unattainable girl that gave you two seconds of attention driving you wild for months, the friend that was always there for you even when no one was there for him, the odd boss that you wanted to be around just to witness their weirdness, the distant parents that you felt were almost strangers, and of course the first love and all the new territory that came along as a result. With these characters, ADVENTURELAND boldly goes where few films go… straight into the heart of love & friendship at a time of awkward adjustment to life.

If you’re looking for another SUPERBAD, you may not be tall enough to ride the ride that is ADVENTURELAND. Mottola chose to take more of a dramatic and heavier approach this time around. It’s the post-high school, post-college, pre-adulthood age where things are less carefree and a little more intimidating and scary. While the film does have a great sense of humor and its fair share of laughs, much of it comes out of awkward moments between the characters.

If you’re looking for a film that reflects on what it’s like to live life as a young twenty-something, with all its humor and sadness, then ADVENTURELAND may be the up & down rollercoaster you’re looking for. And if the film really were a pop song, it would best be captured by The Smiths when they sang “And when you want to live? How do you start? Where do you go? Who do you need to know?”

Filmed by: Chase Whale & James Wallace
Interviewed by: James Wallace
Edited by: Chase Whale
Shot on: Flip Mino HD & Panasonic HVX 200

We got the wonderful opportunity to share a roundtable interview & speak with Bill Hader & Greg Mottola about their new film ADVENTURELAND. It runs a little long and the lady’s hair that was sitting next to me says hello to the camera from time to time, but please enjoy and let us know what you think!

A while back, Latino Review announced that Jackie Earle Haley was set to star as the most famous dream hunter to ever don a red and green striped sweater. Well they were right in essence, but at that time there were no solid evidence to lean on. Now complimenting reports are coming in from another source:

“this afternoon Bloody-Disgusting learned exclusively that Haley is now in final talks to pull over that grimy red and green sweater, strap on the infamous razor glove and tip his fedora as the brand-spanking-new Freddy Krueger!”

Bloody-disgusting is a very reliable source in this story development because they are the official home of Platinum Dunes, which is ran by Michael Bay, who is the man behind Krueger’s resurrection. Casting Jackie Earle Haley in this role would be a wonderful move for the proper development of this project. Haley last starred as Rorschach in WATCHMEN, and in that film he really shined as a dark demonized psychopath. I think he would once again deliver a haunting performance if given the chance to put on those infamous razor-blade gloves. Rumor is, the official casting announcement could be made as soon as next week. Shooting for NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET will begin at the end of this month on a scary and dark neighborhood block tucked away in Chicago.

Source: Bloody-disgusting

It’s still uncertain whether or not Michael Bay will take the helm when TRANSFORMERS 3 rolls around. Just last month the director was in a bit of a dispute with Paramount over the release date of the movie, which he now claims has been resolve. Still, that didn’t stop him from talking about future movie at ShoWest, saying that the next TRANSFORMERS will not be in 3D, calling the technology nothing more than a “fad”.

I have to say, I’m shocked. Michael Bay is a director who prides himself on eye-candy, so why wouldn’t he jump on the bandwagon? I like 3D. True, the technology is in its infancy (or at the very least in its awkward teenage years), but it’s not going anywhere and I think once it matures it’ll be as natural as widescreen or color. But I’m curious, do you guys think 3D is going the way of the dinosaur? Or do movies like CORALINE and the upcoming AVATAR give you faith the possibilities?

Source: JoBlo

ADVENTURELAND (read our review here)

Directed by:
Greg Mottola

Written by:
Greg Mottola

Starring:
Jesse Eisenberg
Kristen Stewart
Ryan Reynolds

Synopsis:
A college graduate takes a summer job at an amusement park during the Summer of 1987 and learns about life and love. (more…)