Coming out May 7, 2010, another big budget sequel for the marvel franchise.
Along with some new Iron Man tech, looks like a lot of new characters will be introduced too. Shown in the trailer are Ivan Vanko/Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Col. James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes / War Machine (Don Cheadle) and, not shown in the trailer, Melina Vostokoff / Iron Maiden (Olivia Munn, on a roll in 2010 as she’s also in Tron Legacy).
Will introducing so many characters in one film be confusing and scattered like Spider man 3? Hope not, but unless the film is three hours long it’s hard to develop each character enough for us to care.
Nick Fury is the man in charge of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). I guess we’ll be seeing how Tony Stark’s involvement with the organization ends up with the formation of the Avengers.
Now you might have noticed that the role of Tony Stark’s best friend Col. Rhodes is now played by Don Cheadle. Rumour is that the director and producers were not very happy with Terrence Howard’s performance in Iron Man, and he was the highest paid actor in the film due to being cast first, so they offered him a drastically reduced pay that was more in line with a supporting actors rate. He demanded more money so they just replaced him. Such is Hollywood.
It will be interesting to see how this sequel plays out and hopefully it will be as entertaining as the original. I, for one, love the suitcase armour.
As reported before, the long awaited sequel to TRON will be released into theatres later this year, possibly a December release.
With Jeff Bridges’ new found recognition as an Oscar recipient, expect the Disney marketing department to be pushing this film like a dealer dealing to a crackhead.
Also, like Avatar, it will be released in 3D Imax for the full experience. I don’t know about wearing those glasses but I’ll take a glowing frisbee any day.
Updated graphics, new characters and a new generation make this filmed-in-Vancouver feast for the eyes a possible 2010 Christmas season blockbuster.
Here’s the latest trailer which also reveals that Bruce Boxleitner will also re-visit his role as “Alan Bradley”, but will he also be back as Tron?
Grandmas Kitchen with Bas Rutten was scheduled to air on February 26, 2010, however, due to a physical altercation between Bas and the co-hosts of the show production has been temporarily delayed.
“We knew that Bas had a short fuse when we got into this.” said Jebara. “We (Tokyo Five) believe that Bas response was justified and we will continue to support him in the future.”
This show is the first collaboration between Tokyo Five and Rutten.
“A lot of people dont know this, but I have been a certified chef and passionate foodie for many years,” Rutten said. “My cooking style is Dutch-American fusion, mostly traditional recipes that I learned from my grandma, but with a little bit of kick. Sometimes I take my job too seriously. Hopefully we can resolve our issues and continue with the filming of the show.” – Bas Rutten
If you bought Halo 3 ODST, then you will have the invite to try the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta when it comes out in 2010. No official release date has been given.
Check out the world premiere HD trailer first revealed at the Video Game Awards on Spike, introduced by none other than Battlestar Galactica’s Tricia Helfer.
The graphics are improved and looked like there are some new armour sets introduced, with the added feature of customization. Can’t Wait!
This long awaited film was completed earlier this year in Vancouver, BC, CANADA. I’m a self admitted sci-fi junkie and I do own the 20th anniversary DVD of the original Tron, back then all the digital effects were done by a company in my home land of Taiwan.
I was supposed to work on the show, I even had a casting for wardrobe, but was never called for a booking. They were looking for 1985 and 2010 looks, so I’m guessing the story will jump around with some flashbacks since Flynn makes his reappearance in this sequel.
Who knew that we would have to wait a whole entire year to see the movie in theatres?
Today Disney released the first official picture from the movie (featuring Olivia Wilde and Garret Hedlund) and the teaser poster.
Olivia Wilde and Garret Hedlund in Tron Legacy
Also, here’s the teaser poster featuring the new and improved lightcycles. I kinda liked the TR2N name myself but perhaps Tron Legacy has more meaning to the overall story. Or perhaps kids nowadays just didn’t get it.
Earlier in the week I was invited to be the special correspondent for FUTURELOOKS‘ special coverage of Bungie’s latest release in the Halo series of video games.
Halo 3: ODST takes place during the events of Halo 2 and Halo 3, in the Covenant ravaged New Mombasa, East Africa.
You play the Rookie, the newest member of your ODST squad. Dropped behind enemy lines, you try to reunite with the rest of your squad.
Much more than an expansion, Halo 3: ODST allows players to explore dangerous new ground, search the dark, abandoned streets of New Mombasa for clues, and fight back against the Covenant invasion from multiple perspectives. Dropping in as “the rookie,” a new member of an elite squad of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers sent into New Mombasa on a classified recon mission, you’ll be armed with specialized weaponry and upgraded technology, including silenced weapons and a VISR enhanced vision mode.
Separated from your squad, you’ll have to scour the city for clues in order to learn what happened to Buck, Dare, Dutch, Mickey, and Romeo. As you collect new clues, you’ll experience the story from their perspectives, fighting through the occupied city hours earlier.
Xbox Canada held a launch party in Vancouver and we have a sneak peek of what to expect prior to the game’s official release tomorrow.
Here’s also the latest live-action commercial, it gives us a good idea of how awesome the feature film will be if it ever gets made.
Following on the success of Bungie’s Halo 3 and Halo wars, the long awaited Halo 3: ODST (previously known as Halo 3: Recon) is set to arrive in stores this fall.
ODST stands for Orbital Drop Shock Trooper and represent the elite special forces arm of the UNSC Marines.
You play the Rookie dropped onto Covenant occupied Earth and separated from your squad. Apparently they are going for a more non-linear, open world game play experience much like Fallout 3. I hope. As of yet I’m not sure if there will be a co-op option in the retail release.
Purchase of the game will also get you a chance to participate in the beta for Halo Reach.
Videos are courtesy of my friends at Futurelooks DOT COM who have just returned from E3 with a bunch of sneak previews. Check it out!
This meal cost me NT$180, which is roughly $6 CDN.
I find it abundantly amazing that a place with the population density of Taipei, currently approaching 3 million people, not including Taipei County, with the relatively expensive standards of living that the food and beverage costs can be so low.
Approximately a total of 23 million people populate the island of Taiwan, which is about the size of Vancouver Island.
It would not be difficult to live life here simply and spending less than $10 CDN per day.
Cheap eats are available in a variety of roadside vendors and small, alleyway shops.
Part of the fun of Taipei is visiting the various shops and eateries which reside in the old alleyways that criss-cross this large metropolis. The Japanese occupied Taiwan from 1895 to 1945 and the Japanese influence is still readily apparent in the design and layout of the old city and particularly in the narrow alleys.
The above pictured sugar cane is roasted to caramelize the sugars, then pressed through a giant juicer. Fresh ginger extract is an optional addition for additional goodness. A healthy juice snack and the smell is amazing.
Hot pots are popular here in Taipei. We visited one that gave you a choice of your own hot pot, a bowl of rice and unlimited soft drinks and ice cream for only NT$100 per person, that works out to about $3 CDN.
Let’s not forget desserts. A Taiwanese favorite is shaved iced with various toppings. A delicious treat especially during Taiwan’s very hot, tropical climate. A genuine coffee from Mr. Brown is also a must, forget about Starbucks.
If you ever get the chance to visit Taipei, follow your nose, you may be pleased with what you find.
I believe it means “Welcome” in aboriginal Taiwanese and the spokesperson for Tourism Taiwan is aboriginal Taiwanese singing star named A-Mei.
It’s been a couple of hectic weeks here in Taiwan, everyday has been spent with friends and family. Life in Taiwan really revolves around the food here.
From the very simple street vendors to the very finest in upscale cuisine the goal of socializing with others is ever present. I think that’s why Chinese dining tables are round to reflect this cultural distinction.
Chinese New Years was celebrated this year on February 26th, 2009, bringing in the Year of the Ox. Chinese New Year is by far the most important holiday for the Chinese people and most family-based, and some larger commercial-based to a lesser extent, close shop for up to a week or more to visit family and celebrate with food and drink.
Another common pastime during the Lunar New Year is to visit Buddhist temples to pray for good luck and prosperity in the New Year.
As luck would have it, I was in the area when Taiwan President Ma’s motorcade raced by as I was strolling near a major monestary. It is customary for the president to visit the more prominent monestaries to hand out red Lucky Envelopes to the droves of visitors.
I noticed that police were at every intersection, controlling the signal light, keeping the main street green lit.
Moments later the President’s motorcade whipped by and I managed to get a brief video.
I like how the police and secret service were driving nice BMW’s and the President and his entourage were in Ford Econoline vans.
I write this belated update from sunny, tropical Taipei, Taiwan.
I’ve been here for a couple of weeks already to attend my sister’s wedding and visiting family and friends for Chinese New Years. Happy Year of the Ox!
Since my flight to Taiwan left on the day of my actual birthday I decided to celebrate with my Vancouver friends over the last weekend before my departure.
Since Darla’s birthday is only a few days after mine I celebrated with the Exit Gear beauty first.
The following night I celebrated at a buddy’s house while we watched UFC!
On Sunday, the big shindig was held at The New Bohemian and stayed until closing where we finished off at a local nightclub called Republic.
I promise a few more updates before I leave Taiwan but my time has been sparse since I’ve been eating my way across the island. Free internet is available everywhere but I’m trying to travel light and keeping my laptop at home. Expect LOTS of food photos in the upcoming posts.
In the meantime, enjoy the photos from the birthday parties!
