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Sam Raimi hired to direct the OZ prequel

Interesting news! According to Deadline, Sam Raimi was hired to direct Oz: The Great And Powerful.

And Robert Downey could be in it?

Let me confirm that Sam Raimi is set to direct Disney's extravagant 'Wizard of Oz' 3D prequel. I understand that talks to hire Raimi for Oz: The Great And Powerful turned into a deal last night finalized by CAA. It's a coup for new studio bosses Rich Ross and Sean Bailey, who are rolling the dice big-time by hoping that this pic will be a global hit like the billion-dollar-grossing Alice In Wonderland. "Robert Downey Jr. isn't set yet.

They are going to develop for him, if things go right. The script will be rewritten," one of my sources says. "The movie will happen, though." Downey would play the Wizard Of Oz before he became the Wizard Of Oz circa the 1939 iconic film: he's in fact a circus wrangler transported by tornado to the mysterious world of Oz where he gets mistaken for a know-it-all. This will be Raimi's first firm project since he exited Spider-Man 4, which prompted Sony Pictures to reboot the entire franchise earlier this year. Now the only question is whether Sam Raimi can do what Tim Burton just did.

This is could be a good movie. More to come.

My Iron Man 2 Bullet Review

I just saw Iron Man 2 tonight at the AERO theater in Santa Monica.

And we got a treat (besides seeing the movie at 7:30pm vs midnight)! We were lucky to have Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. in the audience with us!!

I really liked the movie, it kept me excited and pumped! But as usual, I will give my vague review in bullet point!

• Tony Stark is an asshole, but in a good way.
• We see a lot more fun in this film.
• Sam Rockwell's character, Justin Hammer was great, silly but great.
• If you are a fan of the comic, you saw a little bit of the Demon in the Bottle issue.
• Mickey Rourke played a great Whiplash, I just wished he had more time on screen.
• The issue with Tony and his father is addressed.
• There were more fighting scenes in this film.
• Robert Downey Jr. is hot in person, Jon is too.
• The scenes flowed pretty well, very consistent.
• The car race scene was fabulous!
• The use of Tony's 3D programs were much better than the use of 3D in movies.
• The opening scene at the Stark Expo was a bit much.
• The final battle scene was kind of short, but to the point.
• I was happy to see Black Widow, but she really didn't have a point in the movie.
• War Machine was cool.
• I'm not as geeky as some people. I think I was outgeeked tonight.

In all, it's a good film... See it!

Robert Downey Jr. as the Wizard of Oz?

Interesting rumor...

What would you think of Robert Downey Jr. as the wizard of Oz?

Word around town, according to the Los Angeles Times, is that he's talking to producers about the role in the new prequel to the classic Wizard of Oz film.

The wizard, who in the L. Frank Baum books was a charlatan in Kansas before arriving in Oz, is a darker, more complex character than the doddering wizard of the MGM musical.

Could he do it? Will it be fun? I don't know, but I will give a shot.

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Interesting Quote: Anne Rice

I’m delighted to comment. First off, I cannot confirm or deny the rumor. I have not received official word as to the truth of it yet. But I can say without hesitation that I love Robert Downey Jr. and I think he would make a fabulous Vampire Lestat. He is a major actor, a powerhouse of talent and personality, and he evinces an irrepressible and seductive charm. He would bring great energy and skill to the role. I would love to see this happen.

I’ve loved Robert Downey Jr. ever since I saw him in Restoration years ago, and I thought he was magical and powerful in Iron Man. —- So I hope the rumors are true. — I’ve posted on my Facebook “fan” page saying pretty much the same thing. Some are saying he is too old to play the part. This is absolutely not true. He is quite youthful. Besides, Lestat is a man when he is made into a vampire. A twenty year old man in the 18th century is the equivalent of an older man today. Age just shouldn’t be an issue here, not with an actor of this scope and charisma. — I’m thrilled at the prospect that this rumor might be true.

Anne on Robert possibly being Lestat

Fresh Look at Iron Man 2! Scarlett Jo as Black Widow

Yes it's grainy, but interesting to say the least. More pics tomorrow.

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This is Sherlock, y'all

Look at Robbie playing Detective. Sherlock Holmes, is scheduled for release on Nov. 13. This looks good, I hope this movie is promising.

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