In possibly the most annoying geek news ever, Sir Ian McKellen (who arguably has played two of the coolest roles in all of film) has stated that he hopes to reprise his role as Gandalf in “The Hobbit.”
Being that McKellen played the enigmatous wizard in all three episodes of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, it would only seem fit that he be cast for the prequel. We have all seen what happens when movie studios attempt to recast an iconic role (read as: Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore). New Line had better get off their high horse and give Peter Jackson what he wants, or there are going to be a lot of angry geeks out there.
In all fairness, using Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro to helm this flick is a huge step in the right direction. However, why start something huge if you’re not going to go the distance?
*Note: I’m aware that Michael Gambon was cast as Dumbledore only due to the unfortunate death of Richard Harris…but come on…CGI is so far advanced nowadays. Anyone could be better than Gambon.
Chris Carter and other members involved in the production of the new X-files movie announced some details about the upcoming film. Apparently the movie will not involve the main X-files story about alien abduction/etc but will take place in modern day and will take into account the established lineage of the show. Meaning that the shows events will be relevant to where Mulder and Scully are at this point and time.
Although the film is coming out this July 25th, Carter and Fox Television have not yet come to an agreement on what the title should be. Personally I propose one of the following:
The X-Files: Pretend like seasons 7 and 8 never happened
The tangents fly in this episode as Chuck continues his quest for the most expensive family entertainment and learns why the Directors’ Hall isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Jason defends Goobers’ honor and agrees that 10,000 BC is indeed the worst caveman movie ever made.
The countdown to summer movies continues with Ironman, and the new batch of excellent actors making superhero flicks; Speed Racer is up next and its saturated nostalgic goodness; followed by the unthreatening Narnia franchise as Jason and Chuck throw more love Frodo’s way.
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The tangents fly in this episode as Chuck continues his quest for the most expensive family entertainment and learns why the Directors’ Hall isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Jason defends Goobers’ honor and agrees that 10,000 BC is indeed the worst caveman movie ever made.
