Stroll Down LA for (500) Days of Summer

OK. I know. The way that I've been promoting (500) Days of Summer, it probably seems that FOX Searchlight Pictures has me on their payroll. I wish. The fact of the matter is that I truly, wholeheartedly love this film. I respect what it's trying to do in a world full of The Proposals and The Ugly Truths. That being said, I bring you guys this interesting tidbit. It seems that one of the major stars of the film, LA, has been using it's 15 minutes of fame to the fullest. In a really cool bit of cross-promotion, the LA Conservancy is going to be holding a tour of the historical buildings used as locations in (500) Days of Summer in order to raise awareness for the organization, which helps preserve historic buildings.

Click here to see the announcement. Here is a link to the LA Times blog on the guided tour last weekend. Now, you're probably thinking, "Damn!I don't live in LA and this tour happened last weekend!" Don't fret, because these wonderful people put out a PDF that details how to go on your own self guided tour. Click here for the PDF. I'm really excited about this. Next time I'm in LA, hopefully soon, I'll be doing this, no doubt!

The Marvel Universe is now Under the Protection of Mighty Mouse!

The Walt Disney Co. is making moves to merge Marvel and the thousands of characters from the Marvel U. into one hell of a Super Mouse for around $4 billion. Click this link to read more about it. Or on this one for another take on it. What this means for the Spider Man, Iron Man, The Avengers, and all other movie projects is yet to be seen. However, remember that this worked for Pixar. It seems that Disney's days of stifling creative control have been vanquished by the likes of Lasseter and others. Could this go down in history as the single greatest event in superhero movie lore? Let's hope so!

Use the Force, Clooney!

Really unexpected development today. I haven't heard of this movie until right now. The Men Who Stare At Goats boasts the participation of George Clonney, Ewan McGregor, His Dudeness Jeff Bridges, and Kevin Spacey among others. I really don't have the words to describe this trailer. You guys are just going to have to see for yourselves. Color me excited, because Clooney looks just like my dad in this one. I'll be first in line on Nov. 6th.