Akira

Watanabe Set to Replace Oldman in Akira. Japanese actor Ken Watanabe (Inception, Batman Begins) is being offered the role of The Colonel in Warner Bros.’ live-action, American, adaptation of the Japanese anime classic ‘Akira’. Watanabe would replace Gary Oldman who was in talks to play the government official charged with harnessing the psychokinetic powers of wayward teen Tetsuo. Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy) is in negotiations for the role of motorcyle gang leader Kaneda, one of the film’s two male leads. Kristen Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter are reportedly also being offered parts. The movie is set in a place called New Manhattan and follows two brothers, Kaneda the leader of a motorcyle gang and Tetsuo, a teen with telekinetic abilities who becomes a dangerous weapon. ‘Akira’ is based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s graphic novel and 1988 anime feature. See More

Inception

Inception An Extended Look. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Marion Cotillard star in the sci-fi actioner ‘Inception’. Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is the best there is at extraction: stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind’s vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a coveted player in industrial espionage but also has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly. Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible: inception, planting an idea rather than stealing one. See More

Inception – Visually Deconstructing the Dream

Spoilers! If you are still confused by the plot of director Christopher Nolan’s Inception, perhaps this magnificent visual deconstruction of the film’s many dream levels will help you understand the difference between a musical and physical “kick,” who was actually dreaming when Saito (Ken Watanabe) and Fischer (Cillian Murphy) became mortally wounded and the location of the mysterious subconscious “Limbo.” Source: Deviantart user Dehahs

Inception DVD & Blu-ray

Warner Home Video has announced and detailed the DVD & Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack release of Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller ‘Inception’. Special Features on the DVD will include four mind-bending featurettes. The Blu-ray includes over 90 minutes of bonus content featuring director Christopher Nolan and Leonardo Dicaprio. See More

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant – Movie Trailer

Check out the movie trailer for ‘The Vampire’s Assistant’, based on the popular ‘Cirque Du Freak’ series of books by Darren Shan. The film stars John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia, Salma Hayek, Josh Hutcherson and Ken Watanabe. ‘Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant’ will be released in theaters October 23, 2009. See More