Warner Bros. has released the first teaser poster for the Dark Knight Rises. I love it

Early this week the trailer for the Footloose remake hit the web. The question has to be asked does a remake of a successful film from the ’80s need to be made? Obviously the answer is no. It shows the lack of creativity with Hollywood. That doesn’t mean that remakes / reboots are bad. I think some franchise’s need a good reboot in the ass. Franchise’s become stale, and need a new point of view. Remaking a previous Essential Seven list, here are the Essential Seven Franchise Remakes / Reboots That Worked:

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Mezco Reveals 20 inch Tall DC Universe Mez-Itz Mega Scale Batman – Greatest Summer Exclusive In Known Universe

Perhaps the greatest summer exclusive in the universe, Mezco proudly presents the Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz. This 300% Batman Mez-Itz measures 20 inches from the tip of his ears to the soles of his batboots.

He features a real cloth black cape. Just like the standard Mez-Itz, he features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun.

Mez-Itz Mega Scale Batman is securely packed in a sturdy full color box (the size of a dorm fridge) featuring glossy highlights. This is a non-numbered limited edition item.
Edition size TBD. (6inch and 2 inch figures sold separately.)

Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz is available in 2 versions: Limited Edition Black and Gray and Ultra Rare Variant Limited Edition Blue and Grey.

Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz will premiere at the world famous San Diego Comic Con, but is also available for pre-order at:Mezcotoyz.com

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

“The Dark Knight Rises” will have open casting calls four days this month for the conclusion to the trilogy shooting here in July and August and starring Christian Bale and enough notable performers for a fleet of Batmobiles.

Although the casting announcement coyly says it’s for “Magnus Rex,” the description is obviously Batman: “A Warner Bros. film requires extras to play as victims and perpetrators within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action adventure ripping through the streets of Pittsburgh from July 28 through Aug. 21.”

The casting dates and times: June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.; June 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.; June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.; and June 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.

Hopefuls should go to the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. Use the Oliver Street entrance and head downstairs to the William Penn Ballroom.

As some of you know, Pittsburgh is my home town. I’m hoping to get some shots when production starts.

Artwork from Jacob Borshard

It was announced yesterday by Warner Bros. and the Pittsburgh Film Office that the next Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises will be filming in Pittsburgh this summer. As a resident of Pittsburgh, I’m excited to catch glimpses of the filming. You can read the entire article at the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette.

Mattel wanted us to check out the DC Universe figures in the 16th Series. These are in stores now, and if you collect them all, you can build a huge Bane!
Click below to check out my review and pics.
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Here is a playlist showing all three parts of our 2011 Toy Fair coverage. (You can watch them in HD on YouTube)

Click below to see each clip individually (Cool Stuff, Collectibles, and Kids Stuff) as well as links to the galleries of photos for each company. And now I’m spent… time for a nap.
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Click below for links to the galleries of the photos featured within this podcast
…continue reading Toy Fair 2011 Podcast Part 2: Collectables