'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' Gets A Trailer.... Only Took 9 YEARS !!!

I remember being super excited to see Robert Rodriguez's version of Sin City back in 2005... I had read the books, and since this was the early days of Internet there was not a lot to go on in terms of what to expect. After all, they were a bunch of Sin City books and you couldn't really tell which ones they would be adapting. While I was really happy with the stories they did use for part 1 of the film, I did really want to see 'A Dame To Kill For' hit the screen. The movie was a huge success, and considering the rising stock of comic movies at the time I thought for sure we would see a sequel shortly. I couldn't wait to see the cast reunite in Basin City... and a sequel was announced early on. But as time dragged on, all we were given were rumors... no actual filming, no progress on the project. It seemed like a fantasy project, one that was often talked about by everyone rumored to be involved but never actually realizing its potential. And then the stories started pouring out last year about filming starting, and that 'A Dame To Kill For' would be the meat of the story being adapted for the film. I was over the moon... I couldn't wait. And then yesterday during the NBA playoffs I caught the first trailer for the film. Yup, exactly what I needed in my life. It looks the same (which is a good thing, even though it takes place 9 years later) and feels the same, and that makes me very happy. Seeing old faces like Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Powers Boothe, and others made me very content... and seeing new faces like Ava Green, Joesph Gordon Levitt & Josh Brolin made the film something I yearned for even more. I can't even begin to express how excited I am. I will be re-reading my over sized library editions of my Sin City books in preparation, and I can't wait to see what Rodriguez and co-director Frank Miller have for us this time around. if it is a success, lets hope it doesn't take another decade to get out number 3. Check out the trailer after the jump...

Why Did It Take So Long To Get A Film Sequel To '300' ???

300 was one of the biggest genre changing movies of the last 20 years... it further pushed the comic book adaptions into the stratosphere and helped jump start the career of visionary director Zack Snyder. Snyder may not be everybody's favorite director, but his techniques and visual effects output is unmatched. 300 actually made Frank Miller & Lynn Varley's original comic come to life, and the action sequences literally are adapted shot for shot. Gerard Butler & Lena Hedley (among many others) had their careers launched into orbit, and it seemed like there would be sequels abound to follow. Talk about a follow up comic from the original creators started immediately, and even talks of where to take the direction of the film franchise were on the rise. But with the delay of 'Xeres' (the follow up comic from Miller & Varley) coming fast and frequent, Warner Brothers decided to stop waiting and start filming. So 300: Rise of An Empire is a film that is set in the world of Miller's creation, yet not the direct of a comic that the first film was. We got a new director (Noam Murro) and a full new cast (with the exception of Xeres, played again by Rodrigo Santoro) to tell another story during the Greek/Persian war. Good lawd, Eva Green is looking right! The movie pops off on March 7th, and I for one can't wait. The previews look good, and if it is nearly as much fun as the 1st film than I will be completely entertained. Check out this clip that was released by the studio, a kind of combo trailer/behind the scenes of things to come. You can see it after the jump...

Being Captain America Is Enough To Get The Girl Everytime

This ad for Gucci Guilty (who should sent a brother some swag just for mentioning their product)employs the look of Sin City and that's no surprise as it was directed by Frank Miller, the creator and director of the iconic stories. Both the comic books and motion pictures were revelations to me at a time in my life when I was reading more adult graphic novels. I loved the movie and it seems to me that if Miller can line his pockets with a little commercial advertising cash then he could be working on a sequel film. Only let someone else handle the script. We learned from the Spirit that he needs a little help in that area. However, as a visual craftsman, he is top notch, honest. I like the combination of Frank Miller's groovy style with advertising. It works magic in short bursts.

Check out the video after the jump...



Even Rachel Wood is not someone I would have thought of as the femme fatale but there it is. Of course Chris Evans could work with any girl and make it all look cool.

Courageous Cat by Tommy Lombardozzi

Guess who's bizzack.... back on CCD with some smoking new artwork. My main man Tommy Lombardozzi hit me with a blast from the past yestterday when he sent me an awesome piece featuring a character tha I loved when I was a kid, Courageous Cat. Tommy took the time to create his CC piece in the vein of the classic cover to Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. You can see some comparison photos after the jump as well as a video for all you youngsters who might not know exactly who Courageous Cat is/was. Tommy has a ton of art for sale over at his site, so click here and buy some shit. Keep these great pieces coming TL!!!! Pics & video after the jump....

First, meet Courageous Cat by clicking here to watch a quick episode over on Youtube (the video is not embeddable)

Here is TL's Courageous Cat piece:

And now here is the original Dark Knight Returns cover:

Walt Disney's Sin City

Check out this phenomenal trailer from Chief Brody Rules that mashes up Frank Miller's Sin City and the universe of Walt Disney. I would watch the shit out of this movie. Love the way they use the black and white footage with splashes of color. Check out the full trailer after the jump...

Queen Sofie-Ann & Captain America Push Gucci's New Fragrance

TrueBlood's vampire queen Sofie Ann (Evan Rachel Wood) and the new Captain America (Chris Evans) star in comic book genius Frank Miller's new mini movie for Gucci, for their new fragrance Gucci Guilty. It premieres at the MTV Awards on September 12th, but here is the sneak peak. Check it out. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.