No Prince in New Moon

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Los Angeles agent Nick Reed, who represents Ben Barnes of Prince Caspian fame, has confirmed that Ben is amused with the attention he has received from the rumors, but has not been contacted for the film.

The speculation was that Ben would play Aro an Italian vampire in Twilight's New Moon.

With filming beginning in a few short weeks, New Moon has many roles to fill. Aro being one of them.

The latest news is only that the cast hasn't seen the script yet, and some roles haven't been cast. Too bad the director, Chris Weitz, doesn't have the production in line. Even more so, we're disappointed Ben isn't in the film.

Source: OK! Magazine

Eclipse Newz

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Twilight's third movie has a release date: June 30, 2010. The first one not to be released in the fall, Eclipse will be released on the July 4th weekend and without Chris Weitz as director.

Still questions remain: Who will replace Chris Weitz as director of Eclipse? Will the second and third Twilight movies be shot back to back? When will we learn the new casting for New Moon?

Fans await the verdict.

Or at least, we wait for a press release from some actor's agent with information about their client's acceptance into the franchise.

We're waiting . . . Hey, we have an email address: Write us!

Source: ERC Box Office

Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

4 1/2 out of 5 shovels
In this prequel to Underworld and Underworld 2, Rise of the Lycans refreshes the franchise.

Though most of the movie is dark and gloomy, Lucian and Sonja's love brighten the Shakespearen drama. Romeo and Juliet conquer adversity and diversity only to have one perish and the other wage a war for the ages.

Underworld 3 has a quality the other two films lacked: passion. Action and violence were the center of the other movies. This film centered on the relationship between two star-crossed lovers that led to action and violence. A much better combination of factors.

The script was livelier, less derivitive and repetitive. I like a jaunt on the wild side as anyone else, but good lines are essential for every character, or filmmakers run into the gambit of campiness.

Luckily, Rise of the Lycans avoided many of its predecesors pitfalls.

Moonlight

Staff Writer: DL Mullan

3 ¾ out of 5 Shovels
This show was cancelled by CBS after one season. A promising show in between Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs.

Slow at first, Moonlight picked up with the inclusion of secondary characters. Joseph, played by Jason Dohring, was the best addition. His attitude and ways were funny and took the audience off-guard.

The principle characters Beth and Mick worked well together. The actors, Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles seemed to have a chemistry onscreen. The third wheel, the ex-wife Corraline played by Shannyn Sossamon, gave tension and suspense to the private detective story outside the main mystery.

CBS without foresight cancelled this series. Alex O’Loughlin is set to star in another series because of his popularity with fans. However, why not keep Moonlight on instead?

If you would like to visit the Official Site, CBS has the pages still up.

Below: Moonlight Wallpapers

True Blood

Staff Writer: DL Mullan

2 out of 5 Shovels
HBO’s new series True Blood is about vampires coming out of the “coffin." Thanks to Tru Blood a Japanese synthetic that allows vampires to be free of their need for human blood, vampires can mingle with humanity.

Some parts were well casted like Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse. Still undecided were Stephen Moyer as Bill the vampire and Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton performances. Bill seems too gothic. Tara feels over the top.

Even if the first episode was uneven in direction and acting, the sexual scenes became NC-17 and jogged into the realm of porn. Just because a vampire show is on HBO does not give the creators artistic license to produce sex as an extreme sport, even if the sexual content is or isn’t in the book. A good half hour of the hour long premiere was wasted in favor of sex.

This show was a true waste of time.

Blood Ties

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

3 3/4 out of 5 Shovels
Unfortunate as it is, Lifetime decided not to renew Blood Ties.

This program was based on Tanya Huff’s vampire series. A private detective named, Vicki, who used to be a cop before her sight is threatened by a degenerative disease finds a vampire. Over 400 years old, Henry causes problems in Vicki’s life. With Mike, her ex-partner helping her on cases, the love triangle heats up with every plot twist.

Blood Ties was a creative and interesting television show. The characters were authentic. The story lines were strange and new. Of course, a cult following spurred a second season.

If you haven’t seen this program, missed an episode, or revisit an episode, you’re in luck. Lifetime still has episodes online to view.

We'll also let you know when the series hits DVD.

Twilight Trailers

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Waiting for Twilight? Can't wait until December?


Well, here is a first look of Twilight. Teaser Trailers found on SciFi.com.