Cinema Soldier

I was surprised by Iron Man 2's trailer earlier this week. Now it looks like Robin Hood might be a good movie as well. The new trailer shows bits of the thieve's childhood and some nice battle sequences. It still looks too much like Gladiator 2, but to that I ask myself: what's wrong with a sequel to Gladiator? It was a great film, after all. We'll find out how it all pans out May 14. Until then, enjoy the trailer.

We can't have both, unfortunately. Jemaine Clement (from New Zealand's 4th most popular folk-comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords) and Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno, Borat, Ali G) are both in the running to play a character named "Yaz" in the upcoming Men in Black 3 film. Why anyone is interested in making a third Men in Black when the second one could hardly fill an hour and a half, who knows, but it's happening.

This news comes from Bloody Disgusting (thanks to my friends at Filmonic for the link). Will Smith is still in talks to reprise his role as Agent J, but there's no word from Tommy Lee Jones. The script, penned by Tropic Thunder co-writer Etan Cohen, takes Smith back in time to meet a younger version of Agent K. Josh Brolin is rumored to play the younger version of Tommy Lee Jones. 

I cast my vote for Jemaine. It seems we have a situation where both gentlemen are in love with the same sexy lady...that lady being...Men in Black.  

I finally got the time to check out the new Iron Man 2 trailer and, I have to say, I'm impressed. Despite a lame initial trailer, I've remained optimistic about the sequel, but it hasn't been easy. My only comfort was how horribly bad the first Iron Man trailer was, and how great the film turned out. Hopefully Iron Man 2 lives up to the hype. It arrives in theaters May 7, 2010.