In a match made in movie trailer heaven, Disney villain Maleficent stalks victims as Lana Del Rey’s haunting vocals play ominously in the background. A 90-second trailer for the new movie Maleficent debuted during the Grammy Awards Sunday night, offering an extended sneak peek at the film. The movie features Angelina Jolie as the titular horned character and serves as both a prequel and retelling of the classic story of Sleeping Beauty, where the villainess will finally get to share her side of the story. Del Rey croons the classic Disney song “Once Upon A Dream” — the same song that appeared in the original 1959 animated version of Sleeping Beauty. Her haunting voice sets the tone for the movie, which promises to be be much darker than the original. Jolie perfectly fits the part of Mistress of All Evil, cracking wry smiles and generally looking foreboding. The film hits theaters on May 30. BONUS: 10 Disney Plot Points That Make No Sense Disney Plots That Don’t Make Sense 1. Hercules 2. Mulan 3. Pocahontas 4. The Aristocats 5. Lilo & Stitch 6. The Hunchback of Notre Dame 7. Robin Hood 8. The Sword in the Stone 9. Dumbo 10. The Rescuers Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/01/27/maleficent-trailer/
Universal Pictures released the first trailer for 47 Ronin on Wednesday, starring Keanu Reeves as “The One” — but in a very different setting. In the clip, viewers get a glimpse of Reeves as an outcast, slave and wild samurai warrior. The bearded, blade-wielding protagonist dodges fire face-first and goes head-to-head with a dragon (of sorts). 47 Ronin is based on an 18th-century tale of clan warfare and revenge surrounding a band of 47 loyal samurais, who are seeking vengeance after the murder of their master. The movie, directed by Carl Rinsch, also stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano. 47 Ronin premieres on Dec. 25. Watch the trailer above to see Reeves in action and let us know what you think in the comments, below. BONUS: Sad Keanu Reeves in a Helmet Meme Hits the Web Our Favorite Sad Helmet Keanu Photos Sad Keanu Papercraft Courtesy of: F*ck Yeah Albuquerque X-Wing Pilot Keanu Courtesy of: Shopped Sci Fi and Joost5 Speed Racer Keanu Courtesy of Reddit User: SameDifference Star Wars Keanu Courtesy of Reddit User: BenjaminBoba Easy Rider Keanu Courtesy of Reddit User: P_ro Keanu-zilla Courtesy of Reddit User: hoteinokodomo Where’s Keanu? Courtesy of Reddit User: eater_pay Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/07/24/keanu-reeves-47-ronin/
Creators of 2012’s Academy Award-nominated animation ParaNorman are teasing a new 3D stop-motion film, The Boxtrolls, in a trailer that emphasizes families come in all shapes and sizes. The movie appears to follow ParaNorman‘s footsteps by highlighting gay characters. Near the end of ParaNorman, the film reveals Mitch is gay. The revelation in a children’s movie angered some viewers, while others praised the inclusion. Unlike this new trailer for The Boxtrolls (watch above), trailers for ParaNorman didn’t acknowledge a gay character. “Sometimes there’s a mother, sometimes there’s a father, sometimes there’s a father and a father, sometimes both fathers are mothers,” explained the narrator of The Boxtrolls trailer. Other times, orphaned children, like the boy named Eggs in this movie, are raised by Boxtrolls — “underground cavern-dwelling community of quirky and lovable oddballs who wear recycled cardboard boxes the way turtles wear their shells.” The Boxtrolls is based on Alan Snow’s fantasy adventure novel Here Be Monsters from 2005. “The Boxtrolls is a visually dazzling mash-up of gripping detective story, absurdist comedy, and steampunk adventure with a surprisingly wholesome heart,” Travis Knight, CEO of stop-motion animation studio Laika, said when announcing the flick in February. The movie arrives in theaters in September 2014. “The Boxtrolls is a moving and human story with timelessness and powerful emotional resonance,” he added. “We’re thrilled to partner with Focus Features and Universal to bring this remarkable story to family audiences around the world.” BONUS: 9 Gay Leaders Making a Difference in Technology 9 Gay Leaders Making a Difference in Technology 1. Chris Hughes One of the co-founders of Facebook, Hughes left the company in 2007 to become director of online organizing for Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign. In 2010, the entrepreneur founded Juno, a social network aimed at connecting users interested in social good and activism. Currently, Hughes is the publisher and editor in chief of The New Republic, a progressive political commentary magazine. Hughes married partner Sean Eldridge, president of investment fund Hudson River Ventures and LGBT equality advocate, in June 2012. Image courtesy of Facebook, Chris Hughes 2. Peter Sisson Sisson founded telecommunications company Toktumi in 2008. The company is known for its successful app, Line2, a VoIP service that makes voice calls over Internet protocol addresses rather than relying on telephone companies — similar to Skype. According to Big Think, Sisson says being a gay entrepreneur can be challenging, but in his home of San Francisco, it’s a “non-issue.” “There’s never been any sort of problem with anyone finding out that I was gay and suddenly not wanting to do business with me or not wanting to fund me,” he said. Image courtesy of Facebook, Peter Sisson 3. Peter Thiel Best known for co-founding PayPal and working as its CEO, Thiel is also a successful venture capitalist and hedge fund manager. When eBay acquired PayPal in 2002, Thiel’s stake was estimated around $55 million. He also made the first outside investment in Facebook in 2004, securing a 10.2% stake for $500,000. […]
In the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, sai-wielding Raphael gives his best Batman voice impression to scare intrepid reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) after she captures the secretive shell-clad heroes pummeling bad guys on her camera phone. Fans unlocked the film’s second trailer and four character posters (below) late Monday and Tuesday in an interactive “Turtle Reveal” Twitter stunt that required them to tweet hashtags — such as #TeamLeonardo — associated with each crime-fighting turtle. While the first trailer introduced us to storyline of director Michael Bay’s modern adaptation, this second attempt gives us a deeper dive into the plot involving the villainous Shredder. This reboot, which hits theaters Aug. 8, also stars Will Arnett as cameraman Vern Fenwick, William Fichtner as Shredder, Alan Ritchson as Raphael, Noel Fisher as Michelangelo, Jeremy Howard as Donatello, Pete Ploszek as Leonardo and Danny Woodburn as Splinter. Take a look at these posters that feature Donny, Leo, Mikey and Ralph. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Character Posters Donatello Image: Paramount Pictures Leonardo Image: Paramount Pictures Michelangelo Image: Paramount Pictures Raphael Image: Paramount Pictures Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/06/24/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-trailer-posters/
Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey set the bar for science-fiction films and is still influencing movie makers. But, what would the film look like if it was made today? Mashup master ChugsTheMonkey has remixed the film for fan site Film School Rejects as a Hollywood summer blockbuster. The two-minute trailer is filled with a heavy soundtrack and quick cuts — a big change from the slow moving and deliberate pacing of the original. Gone, too, is the famous Zarathustra soundtrack. The trailer does keep Kubric’s iconic flying femur scene. You can check out the trailer below. YouTube fans have chimed in with their approval of the trailer, but what do you think? Give us your impression in the comments. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/a-space-odyssey-remix/
If the action and gore in the summer flick The Expendables 2 was too much for a family night at the movies, leave it to Toy Story‘s Buzz and Woody to PG it up. Media company IGN Entertainment created a parody trailer of what the action film would look like if it had been produced in the Pixar studios. The trailer above mashes up familar scenes from Toy Story to the plotline of The Expendables 2. Would you pay to see Buzz Lightyear voiced by Arnold Schwarzenegger? Top 10 Most-Shared Disney/Pixar Videos 1. Brave Trailer Pixar fans are particularly excited about Brave as it is the first of their films to feature a female lead. Brave is now in theaters. 2. Cars 2 Trailer 2 This is just the first of two trailers on the list that promoted Pixar’s surprise hit Cars 2. 3. Disney’s Monsters University Teaser Of the four teasers released for Monsters University this week, Disney’s got the most buzz. Do you think Mike’s punchline is funniest in this spot? 4. Pogo’s UPular Remix Australian DJ Pogo remixed UP to create this loungy track. If you close your eyes, you could almost forget that most of the lyrics are sung by a pint-sized animated boy scout. 5. For the Birds (Pixar Short) While some Pixar shorts fly under the radar (pardon the pun), this one snagged an Academy Award in 2001, when it aired alongside Monsters, Inc.. 6. Lifted (Pixar Short) This short hit theaters with Ratatouille in 2006. 7. iTunes’ Monsters University Teaser Finally, someone acknowledges that the monsters are naked. It’s no wonder this film has yet to be rated. 8. Finding Nemo: Dory Speaks Whale Pixar released this video as one of their favorite 30-second clips from their films. 9. Toy Story 3: Groovin’ with Ken! Witness as a poor Ken learns that he is nothing but Barbie’s arm candy; belligerence ensues. 10. Cars 2 Trailer 3 Here’s another trailer for the Cars sequel flick. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/29/pixar-expendables-2/
