Superman and Lois Lane Do Some Flirting in "Man of Steel" Clip

The highly-anticipated Man of Steel comes out next Friday, which means that clips from the movie are starting to be released.

Thankfully, the one scene that I have been desperate to see is amongst those clips. The scene is of Superman and Lois Lane, first previewed in the movie's third trailer. In the clip, Lois asks Superman what "the S" stands for.

Even if the film's plot is a disastrous flop (which I doubt heavily), there's no denying that Henry Cavill and Amy Adams have some pretty great chemistry. Even though the dialogue doesn't necessarily suggest it, there is definitely some romantic glances between the two of them, especially on Superman's part. It's kind of crazy how convincing Cavill is as Superman; although it's only thirty seconds, he seems to have the role down pat.

What do you think? Are you convinced by this latest iteration of the pop culture classic?

Movie Review: "X-Men: First Class" Is Head of The Class!

X-Men: First Class is the franchise's valedictorian 

Rebooting one of the most popular comic book film franchises in history was a risk.

Throwing the movie forty years into the past, with only three characters from the previous films as the movie's lead was a big risk.

Setting the film in the context of the Cuban Missile Crisis was a huge, inspired risk.

And they all paid off in full.

I just returned from seeing X-Men: First Class at the Loews Theater on 34th Street in Manhattan, and I am stunned by how amazing it was. It made the previous X-Men films (except X2, but especially X-Men Origins: Wolverine) look like child's play in comparison. In fact, First Class is the best superhero film since 2008's iconic The Dark Knight.

X-Men: First Class succeeds in melding action, humor, human (and mutant) drama, and even a bit of romance in an excellent retelling of the Cold War. Unlike the other films, the storyline was efficient and quick-paced, so much so that they had to remind us what setting were in. It worked, though, adding to the film's tension and excitement.

The comic timing was own of the movie's highlights. Its fearlessness in poking fun at itself and the franchise was a welcome addition to the traditional aspects of a superhero flick. X-Men fans will be particularly happy with some tongue-in-cheek cameos (don't worry, I won't spoil it for you) and many history lessons throughout. Prequels are meant to fill in history gaps, but this film made it so much fun doing so. Haven't you ever wondered how Mystique could be in this film in the first place? What's great about the allusions is that they are subtle, but important. The movie refused to take itself too seriously, which helped make the film even more enjoyable.

When there was drama, it hit all of the right notes. One of the movie's recurring themes was the physical ramifications of mutation, and the use of Raven (who would later be Mystique) and Hank McCoy (aka Beast) to convey it was handled very well. There was also the classic X-Men struggle between working with and working against humans, which was reworked with a fresh, more character-driven perspective.

For me, the acting was the most impressive part of the movie. James McAvoy as Professor X and Michael Fassbender as Magneto never failed in providing compelling, captivating moments through the film. There's one scene of them together that was so powerful that it could possibly bag them at least a Golden Globe nomination.

Jennifer Lawrence, who played Raven/Mystique and was nominated this past year for a Best Actress Oscar, was excellent in showing her growing discontent with the life she was living throughout the whole film. Nicholas Hoult was also really good as Hank/Beast; I particularly enjoyed his awkward-to-epic character development. January Jones, who played Emma Frost, has never been sexier, but she was woefully underused as the primary villanness. Kevin Bacon was surprisingly chilling as the movie's head bad guy, but his character lacked real intention behind his actions.

My only real criticism of the movie also has to do with the characters. It felt like there were too many characters doing too many things, when it would have been easier to just focus on the primary ones more, like Emma Frost.

With all of that said, this movie was certainly a surprise for me. As a big fan of the X-Men films, I was skeptical. I am happy to say that the hype wasn't wrong. X-Men: First Class is a high watermark for the franchise, and should be used as a blueprint for how to make a good superhero movie.

Green Lantern has a lot to prove now.

Taylor Lautner Kicks Butt In Abduction, With His Thighs?

Now that Twilight has wrapped production, Taylor Lautner has to find something to keep himself busy, right?

How about kicking ass on an Amtrak?

The werewolf-turned-action hero stars in the John Singleton-directed Abduction, which is about a teenager who discovers that his life has been some sort of conspiracy or something. The conspiracy apparently leads him to a train, where fights some middle-aged man. At first, the man is laying waste to Taylor, but eventually he gets the upper hand, or thigh to be accurate, and throws him out the window.

It looked like some cheesy action flick from the 90s, and it doesn't look like Lautner has gotten any better with his acting (even when he's getting his ass kicked). But I am intrigued by the film (especially by the John Singleton credit. Seriously, Boyz N The Hood John Singleton? How did this happen?).

Check out the trailer below too. What do you think of the film? Is this Lautner's breakout film?

Is Zac Efron Growing Up With Charlie St. Cloud?

A few days ago, I stumbled upon the official trailer for Charlie St. Cloud, the new movie starring High School Musical star Zac Efron. I had seen a TV spot for it during the MTV Movie Awards, but I was so zoned out how much of a mess that was that I wasn't really paying attention.

When I finally decided to sit down and watch it, I really wasn't expecting much of anything. It wouldn't have surprised me if it sucked royally, or if it turned out to be pretty good.

Turns out, it's a bit of both.

From what I gathered from the trailer, Charlie St. Cloud is ultimately a Nicholas Sparks movie, not written by Nicholas Sparks. It's about this teenager Charlie St. Cloud (Efron) who has to live with the guilt of his kid brother's death, which includes seeing his lingering ghost. Charlie made a promise to his little brother that he would play baseball with him every day before he heads off to college. So, that is what he ends up doing. That is, until a pretty young girl enters his life and he falls in love. The struggle between his little brother's ghost world and the world of love is central to the film.

Speaking on the plot, it sounds like it teeters on the thin line between terribly cheesy and touchingly profound. I mean, child death is never easy, and seeing how a teenager deals with it has promise, but the whole "healing through love" aspect threatens to drive the film into weepy Kleenex territory.

I'm particularly interested in the acting part, though. Since watching 17 Again, I believed that Zac Efron might just be able to break that Disney bubble and break into the mainstream before it all collapses on him (á la Hilary Duff). From the scenes in the trailer, especially dealing with his brother's death, it seems like Efron might finally have a role he can show his acting abilities in.

Does Efron have what it takes to evolve from teen idol to leading man? Check out the trailer below and tell me what you think:

Sandra Bullock's Bombshells: Divorce From Jesse and New Baby Boy!

Sandra's new life: An adopted baby boy and a divorce from her cheating husband

Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, speaking to People Magazine, has announced that she is filing for divorce from her cheating husband Jesse James, and that she has adopted a new baby named Louis.

The heartbroken actress announced her decision to divorce after keeping mum for months. In the interview, she said she knew nothing about his infidelities and when she did find out, "I did the only thing I could do, and that was to pack enough clothes to live on, get all of Louis' things and get out of town. My main concern was Louis."

Many women, most notably "Bombshell" McGee, claimed to have had affairs with James during their marriage. The first allegation came days after Bullock won her first Academy Award for her leading role in The Blind Side. The most troubling revelation was his suggested interest in Nazism, stemming from racy pictures of McGee modeling swastikas. A photo was released by US Weekly last month showing James giving a Nazi salute.

Speaking of the Nazi allegations, Bullock said, "The photo shocked me and made me sad. This is not the man I married. This was stupid, this was ignorant. Racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, anything Nazi and a boatload of other things have no place in my life. And the man I married felt the same."

Her divorce wasn't her biggest news, though. Bullock revealed that she has adopted a newborn baby boy named Louis. Originally adopted with James in Janurary, Bullock has revealed she is officially filing a single parent. "He's just perfect, I can't even describe him any other way", Bullock said about her new son. "All I said when I met him was "Oh, there you are". It was like he had always been a part of our lives."

Speaking of Louis' future relationship with his would-be adoptive father, Bullock says "I really don't know how our paths will intersect in the future, but the father I have known Jesse to be ... is one that I hope Louis can experience one day, no matter how Jesse and I go on with our lives." Bullock also said that she intended to remain in the lives of James' two other children from his previous marriage.

Jessie James, who just left rehab for sex addiction after 30 days, released a statement to People about Sandra's interview, confirming their divorce and the adoption. "The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart."

The full interview can be read in the newest issue of People, due out Friday.

Avatar Removed From Chinese Movie Theaters!

It may be the most successful film of all time, but Avatar is about to be removed from theaters all across China!

The Chinese government is ordering the removal of all 2D versions of the global box office smash, ahead of the nation’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. The 3D edition will remain in theaters, but the regular version is being pulled to avoid domestic competition.

A biopic about Chinese philosopher Confucius is due out in the country this week, increasing calls for Avatar’s demise.

China is known for their stringent practices regarding international films. The country only allows 20 foreign films in their cinemas a year, a law that director James Cameron tried to take down during his press junket visit there.

Avatar is currently the second most successful film in global box-office history, and is on track to beat Titanic, James Cameron’s other creation, to the top spot. This past weekend, the film won Best Picture and Best Director at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.

2010 Golden Globes Winners Recap: Glory for Avatar, Sandra Bullock, and Mo'nique

Thankfully, he didn't declare himself "king of the world" again, but no one would blame James Cameron if he did, his billion dollar epic Avatar was one of the big winners at last night's Golden Globe Awards.

The film, which made has so far made $491 million in the US alone, won Best Picture - Drama and Best Director. Cameron was very humble in accepting his Best Director award, choosing to honor the hundreds of computer artists and his cast and crew for their efforts in making the film such a success.

Considering all of the critics' awards heaped on The Hurt Locker, Avatar's success can be seen as a major upset. The two films will now be seen as the major competitors for Oscar glory when the nominations are announced on February 2nd.

The drama categories were filled with welcome surprises, upsets, and humble speeches. Comedienne Mo'nique, who delivered a stirring performance in Precious, won Best Supporting Actress. The most memorable part of her speech occurred when she dedicated the award to victims of sexual abuse, one of the topics of the film. Sandra Bullock finally saw award glory as she took home Best Actress for The Blind Side. Bullock acknowledged that she wasn't the most talented, but was grateful for the many opportunities given to her. Another underrated actor, Jeff Bridges took home Best Actor for the film Crazy Heart.

In the comedy category, The Hangover took the honors for Best Picture. Even though the film's box office hopes were dashed by Avatar, Sherlock Holmes racked up a win for Best Actor with 2008's comeback kid Robert Downey Jr. The actor, whose film Iron Man 2 is due this year, delivered a hilarious speech where he "blamed" the people he thanked for making him a success. The Best Actress winner, the ubiquitous Meryl Streep, went the more sentimental route in speeches, mentioning her mother and her influence in her performance in Julie and Julia.

Extremely popular TV series Glee was honored with a Best Comedy Series award, while AMC series Mad Men took home another Golden Globe for Best Drama. Michael C. Hall, in the news recently for admitting to having cancer, won Best Actor - Drama for Dexter. Julianna Margulies won her first ever award for her CBS series The Good Wife. Toni Colette and Alec Baldwin won in the lead TV comedy categories for The United States of Tara and 30 Rock, respectively.

A jubilant Drew Barrymore took home Best Actress - Miniseries or Movie for Grey Gardens, which also won Best Miniseries.

Some Notes About The Movie Avatar

As I mentioned in my last post, I went to go see Avatar this past weekend in 2D. It was this same weekend where the movie surpassed the billion dollar mark worldwide. I wasn't sure about writing a review, but considering its immediate global significance, I thought I could at least do a Some Notes post.

So, without further preface, here are some basic notes about Avatar (beware of spoilers!)

Note #1: Avatar, and I say with as little overhype as possible, is a visual masterpiece without a single past, present, or future rival (that is, until Avatar 2 comes out)

Note #2: 30 minutes into the film, I decided I wanted to live on Pandora (ok, maybe without the huge flower panthers that could kill you in one fell swoop)

Note #3: Every human character who has an avatar, looks about three times better as an Avatar (Sigourney Weaver looked like she was in her 30's)

Note #4: The best actress in the film was Zoe Saldana, who played the Na'vi princess Neytiri. The fact that she could all that heavy emoting around all of that computer-generated stuff is astonishing.

 Note #4.5: Zoe Saldana should prepare for the onslaught of horny cult-following, Trekkie-esque losers who are about to become obssessed with her because of this film

Note #5: The creatures in this film are the most engrossing I have seen since Pokemon debuted in 1998

Note #5.5: With that said, The Pokemon Company should play James Cameron as much money as humanly possible to make a 3d, CGI, live action movie adaptation of Pokemon. Because let's be honest, the big red bird dinosaur is really Ho-Oh on steroids. Imagine what the "king of the world" could do with 493 epically designed characters. It would be so amazing that I am allowing this half-not approach paragraph status.

Note #6: Even though I saw it in effective 2D, I still recommend seeing it in its true format of 3D.

Note #6.5: Torrenting this film is absolutely disgraceful; not because its depriving people of money, but because you are robbing yourself of an immersive film experience that you would be foolish to miss. Unless you are living in your parent's house and you are pas the age of 29, pony up the ten bucks and see this film for real.

Note #7: Now about the plot. It's not that it's bad, but it is kind of predictable. It's very Dances With Wolves, except on a lush alien planet. There are some surprises, but if you have seen the "gone native" films before, you shouldn't be too confused.

Note #8: Anyone crying foul against the so-called anti-American, anti-war message of the film has the emotional depth of a puddle on a NYC street.

Note #9: The visual certainly adds to the concept of "seeing" nature, the Na'vi's philosophy/religion

Note #10: There is a sex scene, and it is stunningly tasteful and romantic (and reportedly longer in the Blu-ray/DVD edition)

Note #11: The most epic scene? When Jake rides down onto the Na'vi on the Ho-Oh on steroids-looking dinosaur bird.

Final Notes: The hype about this film isn't overblown. It is truly an experience watching this film. The visual presentation is flawless, and the story is engaging enough to absorb people into the world of Pandora. There is a reason that people are seeing this film multiple times. It is the modern epic of our time, even it has some superficial flaws (plot-wise, of course). Plus, there is a good chance this movie will surpass Titanic to become the most successful film in the history of global cinema (not adjusted for inflation; then the title goes to Gone with the Wind). I don't condone peer pressure, but do you really want to be one of the people on Earth not to see this film? So, what are you waiting for? Go SEE it!

James Cameron's Avatar Is a Billion Dollar Baby

Avatar, James Cameron's 3D epic, had another stellar weekend at the global box office. In fat, it was so stellar that it did something only four other movies have done: cross the billion dollar mark.

In three weeks.

The movie, about the fantastic planet Pandora, pulled in $1.025 billion in the seventeen days that it has been in theaters. That makes Avatar the quickest film to reach the astronomical benchmark. Domestically, the film has brought in $350 million and is the second-fastest to reach that mark (the fastest was 2008's The Dark Knight, which ended up grossing over $500 million in its full run).

If Avatar continues in this pace, it could match, if not surpass, The Dark Knight's standing as the second most successful film in U.S. history. The most successful film is another Cameron epic, Titanic. Avatar is expected to surpass Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King to become the second most successful in world history by the end of next weekend.

I saw Avatar over the weekend (in 2D) and I can honestly tell you that this a movie event not to miss.

Looking Back...at 2009: The Top 5 Comebacks

 
Well, 2009 is winding down (the 2009 BWU Awards are heating up, though) and it seems like the right time to look back at all the craziness that has happened these past 12 months.

First up, the five best comebacks in pop culture, in 2009!

5. Sandra Bullock - America's rom-com sweetheart wrote herself back onto the A-list this year, thanks two huge films: The Proposal and The Blind Side. The comedy, co-starring Ryan Reynolds and Betty White, was one of the summer's biggest movies and reminded fans of a side we haven't seen from Bullock since Miss Congeniality. Then, this past month, Bullock proved to be a formidable opponent to the behemoth called New Moon with The Blind Side, bringing in a respectable $34 million opening weekend. The football flick also brought Bullock heaps of praise and Oscar buzz. One final note: both films rank in the top 2 of her highest grosses ever!

4. Pop music - Blame on Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas, but pure pop music came back in FULL force this year, after years of R&B domination. Radio was flooded with electro-styled and rock-infused hits from everyone ranging from Beyonce all the way to Owl City. And let's not forget the two biggest pop stars of the year: Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. The pop supergroup logged a staggering 26 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, while Gaga became the first artist ever to have four straight #1 hits on the U.S. charts. Oh, and Madonna realized why she became the Queen of Pop, dumping the hip-hop for the highly danceable "Celebration". Order has been restored.

3. Eminem - Sure, he got overshadowed by Susan Boyle this past week, but Eminem's achievements this year are nothing to sneeze at. The rapper, after four-year absence, returned to the game with Relapse, which sold over 600,000 copies its first week. He also scored his first #1 single in seven years, successfully humiliated Mariah Carey after the "Obsessed" debacle, and stole Drake's spotlight on "Forever". And he's not done yet, dropping the re-release of his album later this month. Not too shabby, Shady.

2. Whitney Houston - It may not be as crystal-clear as it used to be, but "The Voice" still had the pipes to show the little girls how its done. Whitney, after a tumultuous seven years that left her drugged, divorced, and embarrassed beyond belief, dusted herself off and reclaimed her title as diva with her album I Look To You, which sold 300,000 copies its first week. She helped Oprah get her best ratings in years with a shocking tell-all interview, and she received the International Artist at this year's American Music Awards. Crack may be wack, but Whitney sure as hell isn't.

1. Michael Jackson - The King of Pop's world-shaking death opened his timeless music to a whole new wave of fans. The Gloved One sold over four million albums since his June passing, making him the best-selling artist of the year, again. After years of his craft being overshadowed by crazy, Michael Jackson is back to being known as the best pop music artist in history

Some Notes About New Moon...

Last weekend, I went with my friends to go see New Moon. The movie theater was PACKED, for that film alone, so I figured it would be a movie worth seeing. After mulling it over for a week, here are some thoughts about the film:

About 65% of New Moon was about someone staring. Whether it was Edward at Bella, Bella at Edward, Jacob at Bella, Bella out of a window, a lot of the film was them all just staring. In case you didn't know, staring does not a good film make.

For a 17-year old, Taylor Lautner is ripped as fuck. It's an appropriate note to make, since 70% of the movie featured him shirtless. I'm being much more respectful than the multitude of girls (and some boys) whose tongues were hitting the floor whenever he came on the screen, like he was a steak on a silver platter.

A fish flopping on dry land has more charisma than Kristen Stewart.

There wasn't enough of Alice Cullen in this film. Or Emmett. Or Rosalie. Or Esme. Or Jasper. Or Carlisle. In case you haven't figured it out, the Cullen family actually deserved some screen time. I mean, they are more interesting than Edward and Bella combined.

Michael Sheen (the head of the Volturi) and Dakota Fanning, in their 10 minute long scene, outperformed the rest of the cast by at least 65 miles.

Sorry Edward, but Bella is a complete crackhead (and there were scenes where she looked like one too) for not choosing Jacob. Come on, werewolf? Awesome.

The ending is a big WTF?

By the way, the film has no real discernible plot.

Final Note: Unless you either love Twilight or want to see a 17-year old being blatantly sexually exploited, you probably want to skip this film. Go see Precious instead.

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Tops Box Office

The King of Pop reigns again.

Despite overblown expectations, the Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It has topped the American box office with a weekend gross of $21 million. It's overall total so far is $32 million.

The film (which I haven't seen yet) has received great reviews; Roger Ebert called it one of the most revealing documentaries he has ever seen. However, the film has performed below expectations, although the Halloween weekend is being listed as contributor.

On the music side of things, the soundtrack is expected to sell up to 350,000 copies this week, giving MJ is sixth #1 album, and his first since Invincible.

The movie is only in theaters for another week and half, so if you haven't seen it yet, go!

R.I.P: Patrick Swayze Loses Cancer Battle at 57

Movie star Patrick Swayze has died today, according to his publicist. He was 57 years old.

The Dirty Dancing and Ghost star famously fought a public battle against an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer, starting in January of 2008. Refusing to give up, Swayze starred in the A&E television series The Beast. The show lasted one season.

In the last year of his life, Patrick Swayze was interviewed by Barbara Walters, where he wished to survive long enough to find a cure for cancer.

Swayze is survived by his wife Lisa Niemi.

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Dazzles The VMAs

At last night's VMAs, the trailer for the "This is It" concert documentary closed a show that was warmly dedicated to Michael. There couldn't have been a better ending, because that 2-minute trailer was cold, hard evidence of Michael's dominance of popular music. Even at the age of 50, he appeared as agile and clean in his movements as ever. Had he lived, Michael would have put on the best stage show ever, with special 3D videos, elaborate sets, and the exceptional dance routines of songs like "Smooth Criminal".

For a man who, through the eyes of the media, didn't appear to have a coherent bone is his body, Michael was surprisingly alert and focused. In the trailer, besides his performance, you can see how he takes control of his own output. He's basically directing the show himself, with a little help from past choreographer Kenny Ortega.

The most promising aspect of the trailer and the movie is the promised personal element. The movie claims that it is a Michael we've never seen before. Actually, that's not true. Michael in the trailer is seen smiling and laughing, which we've seen on more than one occasion. It's just that we've never really paid attention. We all were so caught up in Michael Jackson's oddities that we never truly regarded him, like Madonna put so eloquently last night, as a human being, capable of laughter and happiness.

That is what this movie is about, more so than the concert that never was. "This Is It" is a reminder of two facts. Fact one: Michael Jackson was, and always will be, the King of Pop. Fact two: Michael Jackson was a human being. Both facts seem to have been lost in the last few years leading up to and in the aftermath of his death. However, I have a good feeling that this movie will set those two facts in the stones of the pop canon.

Team Edward or Team Jacob? Newest New Moon Teaser Released!

I would warn against watching this clip if you are fans of Edward Cullen and/or Robert Pattinson.

A new teaser clip for the second Twilight movie New Moon has been released and it is all Jacob and Bella there. It is only 14 seconds but fans of that couple will surely be aching for more.

They'll get it when the movie is released in November.

Some Notes About Twilight...

If there is one pop culture phenomenon that has completely gone over my head, its the Twilight series. I never read the books, I never saw the movie, and I did not buy into the overnight celebrity and tabloid craze of its stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

Well, after months of befuddlement over the Twilight obsession, I decided to buckle down and watch the movie this past weekend. Without getting into a full movie review (it would be kind of pointless, since it came out last year), here are some things I noticed/gathered about this film:

- Even though, in real life, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (especially her) annoy the crap out of me, they actually have some chemistry on screen.

- That said, their characters Edward and Bella, are ridiculously dull, and I frankly cannot imagine how FOUR books were based around them.

- I understand that the book is 500 pages, so maybe it was lost in translation, but their love story is completely rushed. I mean, one minute he can't stand her, the next they're all awkward, and then they're head over heels? I know its primarily a teen book, but that is still too far out of the realm for anyone.

- The Cullen family scenes were my favorite scenes, especially the one where they first meet Bella at their amazing elevated house in the middle of nowhere. If the movie was based around them, and not Edward and Bella, I could've gotten into this movie a long time ago. I find Rosalie and Jasper the most interesting of the family.

- Another focus I would've preferred; the whole "vegetarian" aspect of the Cullen family's life. I mean, how did vampires find the self-control to not suck the blood of every single person at that stupid school? They alluded to it with the Edward/Bella story, but it wasn't enough.

- Another rushed thing was the whole tracker vampire thing with James. I didn't enjoy ANY of that part at all. There was virtually no buildup, and the whole "kill Bella to stick it to the Cullens" was shallow, at best.

“Wolverine” Roars At Weekend Box Office With $87 Million

Despite mixed reviews, the Hugh Jackman vehicle X Men Origins: Wolverine has expectedly topped this past weekend’s box office, with early estimates set at $87 million. This puts the prequel in second place for the best opening in the X-Men franchise; X-Men 3 has the best opening weekend of the four films with a gross of $102.8 million.

The film faced tough criticism over its under-developed story, while Jackman received rave reviews for his portrayal of lead character Wolverine, arguably one of the most popular characters within the franchise.

Matthew McConaughey’s romantic comedy “Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past” came in second place with just over $15 million. Last week’s box office winner, “Obsessed”, fell to third place with $12 million.

Hannah Montana Beats Goku at the Box Office

This weekend, Goku's Kamehameha was no match for Hannah Montana's sparkly microphone.

Hannah Montana: The Movie took top spot at the box office, bringing in a respectable $34 million over Easter weekend. The total bested that of the Hannah Montana concert film, which brought in $31 million in its first weekend.

As for Dragonball: Evolution, bad reviews an little interest bogged the film down greatly. It brought in a weak $8 million over the weekend, coming in at #8 among all the films released. Considering the movie cost around $100 million, its safe to say that it is an "absolute, unmitigated disaster".

Dragonball: Evolution Is An "Absolute, Unmitigated Disaster", Says Anime News Network

See the difference?

Webster's Dictionary defines unmitigated as "being so definitely what is stated as to offer little chance of change or relief".

This means that, according to leading anime news source Anime News Network, the live-action version of the hugely popular Dragonball metaseries is so horrible, that there is no possibility for any kind of good to come from watching it.

Last week, the website, which specializes in bringing the latest information about anime to English-speaking audience, released their review of Dragonball: Evolution, the much-maligned film produced by 20th Century Fox. Originally blasting fans for criticizing the film before anything came from it, the website admits that the otaku turned out to be right in this case: the movie really did suck.

"It's clear that a metric ton of material was hacked out, but this thing would need another 30 minutes rise from 'unforgivably retarded' to 'only mostly retarded'", says reviewer Zac Bertschy. "[It] might be fun when you're hammered and surrounded by friends. Or suicidal, and need something to push you over the edge."

The scathing review isn't a good sign for the film, which, according to star Justin Chatwin, already has a sequel in the works. Then again, it was kind of expected. You could tell from the teaser posters this movie was going to be a tragedy.

Now, we just confirmation.

Dragonball: Evolution will be released on April 10th.

FBI Launches Investigation Over Wolverine Film Leak

Yesterday, an "incomplete and early version" of the highly anticipated film X Men Origins: Wolverine was leaked to the Internet, inciting both fury over at 20th Century Fox and an FBI investigation.

The film, not due for US release until May 1st, was posted on various file-sharing websites yesterday. 20th Century Fox, the studio distributing the movie, confirmed that the copy has been removed.

The Hugh Jackman flick leak has caused so much outrage that now, the FBI is launching an investigation. A spokesperson from the studio said about the investigation: "The source of the initial leak and any subsequent postings will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

Those who haven't seen the leaked version aren't missing much. According to BBC News, the leaked version was missing scenes, sounds, music, and the crucial CGI effects.