Finally we're slowly starting to get some activity from the Scott Pilgrim camp as the world gets their first glimpse at the official teaser poster for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!!  Check out the poster below and click here for more goodies over at the official website.

I never find the time to write articles anymore on this site (which is sad) but this news deserved a time-out from work.  Corey Haim has died this morning over an apparent overdose to prescription drugs.  The actor was 38 years old.

Corey Haim was definitely one of my favourite actors even with all of his issues with drug use over the years.  He starred in some of the best movies when he was in his prime such as Lucas, The Lost Boys, License To Drive and Dream A Little Dream.  He also seemed to have a nice little comeback on A&E's The Two Coreys but apparently started having issues with prescription drug use and Corey Feldman refusing to continue the series unless Haim cleaned up his act.

He will always be remembered for his classic (and not so classic) roles and that goofy look he always had as a teen.  I was so looking forward to what the future had in store for Haim but I guess all we have now are the memories.

HAIMSTER RULES!

2009.  6 months have passed.  What have I accomplished?...not much.  Obviously I haven't been posting a thing since I've been swamped with work and I'm even surprised I'm taking the time to post this now!  So what have I been up to?  Work, work, work.  The film biz can be crazy at times and this sucker I'm on now is a killer!  I've had no time to do anything outside of work other than work and go home and sleep.  I barely see the friends either.  All I have left to say is, "September here I come!"  That'll be the end of this project.

Let's discuss movies since my little section, ACME, is about that.  In 6 months, I only got to see 2 movies in theatres.  First, that's totally unheard of with me.  I must say though the 2 movies I saw were excellent films.  The first one I saw was Adventureland.  It was a shame it didn't do so well but it was mostly because the film was advertised incorrectly.  They made it seem like it was going to be another Superbad (since it's directed by the same director) but instead it was a brilliant 80's summer break flick with an awesome cast and killer soundtrack.  "Rock Me Amadeus!"  I rank Adventureland up there with comedies like Fast Times At Ridgemont High and Dazed & Confused.  9/10.

The last film I watched this year was Star Trek.  Everyone watched this movie.  I'd be surprised if someone didn't.  All I have to say is J.J. Abrams rocks!  I know some purists that didn't enjoy the film but the whole point of this film was to recreate a new vision and I think it totally worked.  The action was awesome, the drama & comedic points were spot on and I have to say the cast was great too.  A very special shout out to Karl Urban who rocked as Bones!  I give this film an 8.5/10.

That's it.  That's all I saw in theatres.  As for the current and upcoming summer flicks, I have to say I'm kind of glad I avoided Terminator Salvation since all I hear from coworkers is that it's the worst film ever.  Then Transformers 2 comes out and all I hear from my coworkers is that it's worse than Terminator Salvation.  Not exactly a good sign for these summer blockbusters yet they keep making money.  The one I really want to see is Drag Me To Hell but I'll most likely not get the chance.  So that's all I have to say for now.  Hopefully you'll hear from me soon next time...or not.

It's been many years since I've thought SNL was funny, but I've watched some newer skits on hulu and there is some freakin' hilarious stuff.

This one is totally cracking me up, I must have watched it 20 times now.  The music is wicked (need to get that as my ringtone), and I love how the Foo Fighter guys go flying after the punch, but the Full Recovery is the best part.



And here's Mark Wahlberg Talking to Animals.  Say hi to your mother for me.


This follow up skit occurred the following week.  Mark Wahlberg is hilarious:

Not many people know who Scott Pilgrim is.  When I first heard about it, I had no clue either.  After doing a little research I realized it was a series of graphic novels created by Bryan Lee O'Malley who used to live in Toronto.

Scott Pilgrim is about a 23 year old who lives in Toronto, plays in a rock band and gets involved with a girl named Ramona Flowers.  There's a catch though...he has to fight Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends.  There's so much more that goes on in Scott's world but that's for you to discover by reading the books.  Today is the release of Volume 5 (there will be 6 in total) entitled Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Universe.

With all the attention these books have been getting, and the fact that they're awesome, Universal has picked up the series and it's currently in pre-production.  Michael Cera (Superbad, Arrested Development) has been cast to star as Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Final Destination 3, Live Free Or Die Hard) will be Ramona Flowers.

For all the info on the books and links to the movies IMDB page, click on Scott below.

Another year has passed and it's Jim's birthday again.  I thought I'd go back and remember the good times we had this year.  Hey Jim!  Remember when we went to that bar....wait, you weren't there.  Oh yeah!!  How about that time at the Raptors game....no, not there either.  I got it!  The time when....that's right, you've been in San Fran this whole time.  I guess we have those days that we talk on msn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!!!!!!!!!