The trailer is out for Underworld Awakening and it looks awesome!  watch the trailer above.

This is set after Underworld Evolution. Looks like we will get to see human hunters enter the fight between the two clans and some hints that Michael might return as the abomination.

 

Plot:  "Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

 

Underworld Awakening will hit theaters January 20, 2012.

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A while back we brought to you a brilliant fan Underworld 7 Days To The Wolves Fan Video.  This amazing fan video uses 7 Days to the Wolves by Nightwish as the soundtrack and footage from the three Underworld movies.

John The Rogue Demon Hunter revisited his masterpiece remastering it and making the vid even better!

• He improves the scene transitions making them seamless.


• The timing is impeccable even the steps are now in time with the music.  In particular I love the timing with the moment latter in the video when Selene lands in the water... just spectacular!


• There is now a juxtaposition between the intimate moments of Lucian and Sonja and the torture moments.

Kevin Grevioux’s I, Frankenstein a Darkstorm Studios graphic novel will be made into a movie.  Production will begin in July of 2010 and Patrick Tatopoulos production designer from Underworld is attached to direct.

They described the movie as:

I, FRANKENSTEIN is a contemporary fantasy thriller in which the original monster of Victor Frankenstein stands between the human race and an uprising of supernatural creatures determined to overthrow the world.

This comes across to me as another monster turned savior tale like Hellboy.  It does not make it a bad sounding or good sounding movie.  What are the connections to Frankenstein and the mythical implications brought forth in the original tale?

Is I, Frankenstein just associated to it’s name sake as a patchwork man that Victor puts together to help save us?  Should we expect Frankenstein to ponder it’s existence and the reasoning behind why it was created?

That aside, I’m excited about the visual promise that is given to us with Patrick Tatopoulous involvement in the project.  He has demonstrated success in translating the gothic aesthetic in movies with his work on Underworld and gives me hope that the visuals will be awesome.

(via /Film)

The rumors have stirred about a fourth Underworld film.  John Hlavin a writer for the Shield is tapped to write the next movie.  I have no strong feelings one way or the other about Halvin.  The question is, What Would Underworld Four Be About?

As a Prequel to Underworld

If Underworld four takes place before the events in the first two movies then I would love to see Selene’s embrace story.  We could see the height of the Lycan war as they are hunted by Vicktor and the supposed defeat of Lucian.  This would mean more Bill Nighy as Vicktor and Kate Beckinsale as Selene, a huge plus for me.

After Underworld: Evolution

Some are saying that Kate might not return, sad if true but then I would like to see a story taking place after Underworld: Evolution.  The remaining Lycan’s and Vampires have to work together to protect themselves against hunters.  The hunters could either be church backed or a secret government division either would be sufficiently threatened by vampires and werewolves.  The hunting could be due to the attention brought about from the war in Underworld 1 and Underworld 2 resulting in more people finding out about the existence of and having evidence for the existence of both vampires and werewolves.

What would you like the fourth Underworld to be about?

• More on Underworld and reviews here.

(via /Film)

Find more videos like this on Project: Shadow

Thanks to John The Rogue Demon Hunter from the community at Project: Shadow.  This amazing fan video uses 7 Days to the Wolves by Nightwish as the soundtrack and footage from the three Underworld movies.

I love how the entire video is like a meta contemplation by Selene about the days to come in the war with the Lycans and the causes behind the conflict that started the war in the first place.

The opening was nice.  I particularly liked the use of the text "Underworld" to help give context for those not familiar with the movies.

I really enjoyed that he features the love story that underpins the conflict both in the past and what fuels the present conflict.

Featuring Vincent is also a nice touch since he is the antagonist throughout.

Overall what a great job and a beautiful homage to the Underworld story and Nightwish.

The new Underworld movie, now in development as a 3D release, could be the kick off for a new story arc centered around fan favorite Selene, the female vampire Death Dealer who had been an elite soldier in a centuries-long war between clans of vampires and werewolves (SCI FI Wire.).

I know I am not the only fan of the Underworld series, but there are times I feel like it.  I started jumping up and down in my chair when I read the news!

I only have one concern about this new flick, if they recast Selene... I am not sure I will be able to watch it.

Holpefully, they will get the original cast back for this movie, and carry the mythos forward.

What do you think about this?  If Kate Becksinsale doesn't return, will you watch this movie in Jan 2011?

Out this week we have five DVDs to feature:  Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7, Pt. 1, Season 7, Pt. 2, Season 7, Pt. 3 and Season 7, Pt. 4.

• Underworld: Rise of the Lycans:  I really enjoyed this movie and will proudly add it to my underworld collection.  This is a great film for any fan of vampire action films.  Get more about Rise of the Lycans here:
  Review of: Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
  Exploring: Underworld Rise of the Lycans


• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: I loved this show growing up.  The camp, one liners, and karate fighting turtles.  For the 7th season and in honor of their 25 year celebration they split it up into 4 slices of pizza, each slice representing one of the four turtles.  In addition to that they are including an original Ninja turtles toy from Playmates to accompany the DVD.
  
  
  
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7, Pt. 1 - The Leonardo Slice:  Join the shellebration as the superhero turtles save the Eiffel Tower, stop a glacier meltdown, ride a wild tidal wave.  Running time: 132 minutes for 6 episodes.  EXTRA: A Shellebration with Points of Articulation: A Look Back at the Most Turtletastic Toys.
  
  
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7, Pt. 2 - The Michelangelo Slice:   It's radical! Battling monster sheep, sleuthing with Sherlock Holmes, or putting the freeze on a deadly heat ray.  Running time: 154 minutes for 7 episodes.  EXTRA: A Shellebration of the Turtles Creation: New Interviews with TMNT Creators.
  
  
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7, Pt. 3 - The Donatello Slice:  Cowabunga! Can the Turtles stop a dangerous threat from Dimension X? Will Shredder and Krang activate the dreaded Technodrome? Has Donatello lost his senses - for good?  Running time: 154 minutes for 7 episodes. EXTRA: A Shellebration of the TV Sensation: New Interviews with the Hit Show's Creative Team.
  
  
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7, Pt. 4 - The Raphael Slice:  Bodacious!  a vengeful fly who wants to change all humans into insects; a Mutant Hunter who's target the Turtles; an army of explosive robots and more.  Running time: 154 minutes for 7 episodes.  EXTRA: A Shellebration of a Fan-Nomenon Sensation: Devoted and Die-Hard TMNT Fans Speak!
  
  
  
  

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These are my links for April 15th through April 21st:

• Google bringing pay-per-view to YouTube | Digital Media - CNET News -


• Third Da Vinci Code Film The Lost Symbol Announced | /Film -


• Toy Story 3 Teaser Premiered at NAB | /Film -


• Lionsgate developing modern Merlin tale, Reborn | SCI FI Wire -


• Dollhouse's Eliza Dushku on why Fox might renew the series | SCI FI Wire -


• Green Lantern Has $150 Million Budget, Shooting in Sydney | /Film -


• The Underworld saga will continue, but how? | SCI FI Wire - I would watch, read, and buy these


• GameCryer.com: Star Wars Legacy Era Campaign Guide | Nuketown - This is a book I might pick up even if I don't play the game.


• Joss & Co. reveal plans for a Dr. Horrible sequel: Maybe a movie? | SCI FI Wire - I vote for the movie!


• Steven Spielberg Thinks Transformers 2 Might Be Michael Bay’s Best Film; New Trailer Cut | /Film - If Spielberg likes it, it must be awesome, right?


• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on July 15th | /Film - I am getting a little tired of them moving the release date.


• Michael Chabon Writing John Carter of Mars | /Film -

These topics and more covered in our daily podcast, Project: Shadow Informant.

Review of:  Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Overall Rating: 9 Owner for some.

Watch The Trailer here in the P:S HQ

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is a great example of The Gothic Aesthetic with it’s gothic wardrobe, gothic architecture, gothic cinematography style, gothic visuals, and gothic storyline.  I loved this move and would watch it repeatedly, it is an owner for me.

Like many of the Underworld movies Rise of the Lycans also received a chilling welcome from many reviewers but I would attribute it to them not getting this movie.  First there are the norms who do not get the gothic culture and are reviled by it’s presence so they would hate this movie because of it’s nature.  Then there are those who are expecting this movie to be more like Underworld an action film first with vampires and werewolves in it.  This is more like Underworld: Evolution a horror film that has some action in it.

Bill Nighy portrayal of Victor was brilliant.  He is a cold, cruel man of strong beliefs , a mid-evil politician, a ruler, and yet he still has some heart when it came to a few subjects one of them his daughter.  Bill’s performance really conveyed the inner torment over the choices that his duty and beliefs drove him to make.  I was captivated at how he portrayed a nasty, evil character yet still got me to feel sad for his situation and empathetic at times.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans tells the origin story of the centuries-old blood feud between the vampires and their slaves, the Lycans.  Around 1250 a young Lycan named Lucian falls in love with Sonja, the daughter of Viktor leader of the Vampires.  Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them.

For more read Theater or Renter: January 2009

Likes

1. Stunning Visuals one of especial note is the sad king scene


2. Has a great love scene in it.


3. Bill Nighy portrayal of Victor


4. The story


5. Action sequences


6. Look of the werewolves


7. Escape scene


8. Gratuitous use of a ballista


9. Characters have great depth


10. Ending was brilliant

Dislikes / Concerns

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