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Movie Media: I Am Legend, Bee Movie, John Rambo, The Golden Compass, Kung-Fu Panda, Persepolis, Nightmare Man

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published October 19, 2007
Part of Movie Media

Welcome to the Movie Media column - trailers, posters, and clips for upcoming films. Some are nice and fresh, some aren't. However, they all have something in common — they caught my attention, for better or worse. If there is a poster or trailer you think I should check out, be sure to let me know, and I will see what I can do.

This week's movie goodies include media for a returning icon of action, an adaptation of a Richard Matheson novel, a Freddy-inspired horror flick, an animated tale of bees, and more!

I Am Legend - Poster

The final poster has come out for this apocalyptic adaptation. It is easily a step up from the teaser poster from a few months back, but still seems a little dull. As I look at it, I wish that the title was a little more prominent and Will Smith's name a little less prominent. I understand that this is sold as a Smith vehicle, but still. Anyway, I like the repetition of his radio broadcast in small letters down the middle, that is a nice touch. I am still a little worried how this will turn out, but am anxious to see how successful it could be.

Bee Movie - Poster, Trailer

Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the big screen in animated form. The early trailers were brilliant, as Jerry and other cast members attempt to make a live action bee movie — weird and absolutely fantastic. The actual animation may not be Pixar level, but it is looking like a lot of fun. Below are the trailers and the latest poster. Hopefully the film will pay off.

John Rambo - Trailer

Shortly after Rocky Balboa was announced (or maybe before, I don't quite remember) news also came out that Sly was going to be resurrecting the Rambo character. In a bit of synchronicity, it would follow the same convention of naming the film after the primary character; in this case it is John Rambo. An online tease of a trailer has been floating around for some time now; those of you who haven't seen it should check it out. I thought it was funny at first too, but this teaser looks really good, nice and bloody. Recently, a rumor came out that the title was going to be changed to Rambo: To Hell and Back, but according to Stallone it was just a rumor. Anyway, check out this teaser:

John Rambo - Trailer - Red Band

Posted May 19, 2007

The next chapter finds Rambo recruited by a group of Christian human rights missionaries to protect them against pirates, during a humanitarian aid deliver to the persecuted Karen people of Burma. After some of the missionaries are taken prisoner by sadistic Burmese soldiers, Rambo gets a second impossible job: to assemble a team of mercenaries to rescue the surviving relief workers.

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Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings and Draven99's Media Center.
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Movie Media: I Am Legend, Bee Movie, John Rambo, The Golden Compass, Kung-Fu Panda, Persepolis, Nightmare Man
Published: October 19, 2007
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Section: Video
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#1 — December 13, 2007 @ 18:18PM — Kevin

I really like the I am Legend poster. I don't know how I feel about the movie itself but the poster is pretty eerie. I also think that the trailer is probably in the top 10 of best trailers of all time on my list. The tough part about this is whether the movie lives up to the trailer.
Interestingly enough, and I can't take credit for this revelation, but there has been a site that seemed unrelated but is actually apart of the marketing for the movie. According to http://www.filmplug.com/blog/, the site http://www.godstilllovesus.org and all the media that was released on youtube, etc is tied to I am Legend. So the poster, trailers and overall campaign is really interesting I just hope the movie is as good.

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