Let's start with The Nut Job, based on the 2005 short about two squirrels who are banished from the city park and must learn how to live in the city. The cast includes Will Arnett, Brendan Fraiser, Liam Neeson, and Katherine Heigl. The crew is comprised of the producers and the director of the original short, the Surly Squirrel. The idea and cast is intriguing however I was not so impressed with the short. The RT meter will be most likely 40-50%. January 17, 2014 Here's the original short and poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y5ZRcsYP5o
Secondly here is Phineas and Ferb the movie. Although the film is not in full production it is said to be a mix of animation and live action. I love the inventive television series but I'm not sure about a feature film. The cast and crew is the same as the TV series. There is no plot available but if they ever decided to finally get into production I would be happy. The RT score most likely would be 85%. TBA 2014 No poster and trailer have not been released.
Another Dreamworks film coming to the big screen is Mr. Peabody and Sherman based on the 50's and 60's segment in the old Rocky and Bullwinkle show. It is about a smart dog and smart kid who travel in time. The cast includes many Modern Family cast members and Steven Colbert. The director Rob Minkoff is most known for Stuart Little and Lion King. That's a good resume. The idea I'm excited for, more time travel! The RT movie score will probably 80%. March 7, 2014 Only a poster is available:
Another sequel to The Spongbob Squarepants movie. The famed animated movie made years back may finally get it's end. The original is amazing and I'm excited for this one. With all of the original cast and crew planned to return. With no story being released, it is scheduled for late 2014. The RT score will most likely be at about 60% like the first film. Also with a large fan base, the box office it could re spark the popularity of the show. TBA Late 2014 No poster or trailer is available.
Next Rio 2 a sequel to the 2010 musical bird hit. This film will follow the return of all of the characters form the original. The crew will also to return. And the story is Nigel returns. The RT score will probably rest at 70% because it may stay as good as the original. Rio was a good film and I'm okay with seeing a sequel but not really looking forward to it. April 11, 2014 Here's the colorful poster and trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EoB0yAnyfI
A highly anticipated film of mine is How to Train you Dragon 2. This sequel to the critically acclaimed 2010 film it follows the films protagonists five years after Hiccup portrayed by Jay Baruchel lost his leg and will feature them in their late teens, early adulthood trying to chart unmapped lands and to protect the peace. All of the cast and crew will return for the whole trilogy as announced back when the first film was in production.
I wasn't sure whether this was a good idea after I saw the first film because it was excellently shot and written but now I am super excited about it. Like the first film it will be a box office hit and critically will be a success as well. With the same crew returning I think the RT score will be 96% a little less then the original.
The film is scheduled for June 20, 2014. Only photos have been released of the film showing the much older looking cast.
Next is The Boxtrolls. Based on the bestselling book ,Here Be Monsters!, it follows Eggs an orphan who tries save his friends from the Exterminator. I remember reading this book but not completely understanding it though. The cast includes Elle Fanning, Ben Kingsley, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. The directors previously have co directed Open Season. It could be good fun. The RT score may be around 70%. September 26, 2014 Only a poster is available.
Next,Minions, a sequel and spin off to the not yet released Despicable Me 2. Illumination has to stop off the minion high. They need to move on with original projects but this could be the last Despicable Me esque world. The voice talent however is great with Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm on board. The directors and writers of the two previous films have already returned and are in production as I type. As much as I loved the first film I feel like every year there's a new one, but I will most likely see this film. The RT score will end up resting between 80-90%. December 19, 2014 Nothing is available for the film.
An animated superhero film in Big Hero 6 is next. Based on the Marvel comics is an anime world will show inexperienced superheroes what it takes to take down a crime ring. This film sounds pretty interesting although no cast has been announced and all the crew are first timers. So I might check this film out when they come out with more information on it. The RT meter may rest at 80%. November 7, 2014, No trailer or poster is available except small amounts of test footage on YouTube.
Next is Happy Smeakday!,now titled Home, this is based on the book the True Meaning of Smeakday where JLO voiced by Jim Parsons is on the run from his own race. I've never read the book, but the idea is fascinating. The cast is okay only starring two names in Parsons and Rihanna. But the director,Tim Johnson, directed the first Dreamworks Animation film Antz. When more information becomes available I may be a little more excited. I feel the film has a chance to be an 80% on RT. November 26, 2014 No trailer or poster has been revealed.
And finally, the darker The Book of Life. A Day of the Dead esque story about Romeo and Juliet. With Pixar coming out with one of these films later I'm not sure about this one. Therefore there is no other news on the topic other then Jorge R. Gutierrez and Doug Langdale are attached to the film. The RT score could be upwards of 75% or downwards of 40%. October 3, 2014 No other news has been released.
Which films are you excited for? Comment below and follow me on Blogbuster 411.
The Film Scientist
No comments:
Post a Comment