What remains unclear is whether or not the character has some link to Chris Evan’s Steve Rogers before he was frozen in a block of ice and perfectly preserved for sixty-plus years. I’m talking about Rogers here. Though Redford looks amazingly maintained, no one’s insinuating he’s perfectly preserved.

In investigating a pharmaceutical innovation, (good or bad; it’s not entirely clear) Chris Evans‘ lawyer goes up against the establishment all while maintaining a pretty impressive drug habit, as demonstrated in the opening scene of the trailer. However, as we move along the story Evans appears to clean his act up. Whether or not this represents a return to the conventional legal thriller narrative isn’t clear, but his charm is enough to take us there without asking any questions.

Cause who doesn’t love an overachieving junkie? I know my parents do.

An offer has gone out to Chris Evans for the lead role of a wrongfully-imprisoned man who seeks revenge on those who framed him. There’s been no word on whether or not Evans has accepted but it sounds like a pretty sweet gig. It’s reported that the script only contains one line of dialogue. Granted, it’s a two-hour run-on sentence but still, that’s a fun challenge for any actor. (Twitch)

	Steve Rogers looks young because he spent years frozen in the arctic.
	Kenny Rogers tried to look young by having his face frozen at a clinic in Beverly Hills.
	Steve Rogers’ famous shield contains rare alloys.
	Kenny Rogers’ famous chicken contains rare food additives.
	Steve Rogers sometimes uses aliases like Brett Hendrick or “The Captain.”
	Kenny Rogers sometimes uses aliases like Brady Hawkes or “The Gambler.”
	Steve Rogers is often associated with a hideous villain named Red Skull.
	Kenny Rogers is often associated with a hideous villain named Kim Carnes.
	Steve Rogers has a bizarre, questionable relationship with a young boy named Bucky.
	Kenny Rogers has a bizarre, questionable relationship with a dead man named Buck Owens.
	Before the experiment, Steve Rogers was a coward.
	Kenny Rogers wrote “Coward of the County.”
	Kenny Rogers has a beard.
	Steve Rogers has Sharon Carter.

The film spends a healthy first act on Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as the digitally shrunken 90 lb. weakling. It establishes Rogers’ nobility and sincerity well so that you’re really proud of him when he becomes the super soldier, instead of resenting Evans for having such impressive abs.

'Captain America' Trailer: Still No Sympathy For Nazis

The ‘40s World War II setting does a lot to enhance the sense of wonder of a comic book movie. You really get to live in a fantasy world, with old New York City and a World’s Fair-esque Stark expo. The idea of Captain America first used as a marketing tool to sell war bonds makes the period really engaging. You get to see production numbers and the patriotism feels innocent when it’s WWII.

Supporting characters shine in this section too. Col. Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones) is hardass deadpan funny. Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) never overdoes it as a potential love interest. The movie never really allows Rogers to enjoy his new ladies man status, but at least Carter isn’t reduced to an object.

6 photosHayley Atwell

Meanwhile Johann Schmidt (Hugo Weaving) is so evil that the Nazis are too small time for him, so he starts his own Hydra party. Eventually we have to stop having fun so Rogers can rescue the troops Schmidt captured, expose him as Red Skull and fight bigger and badder opponents.

The action is actually not Captain America’s strong suit. A lot of it looks obviously green screen. I mean, when there are miles and miles of factory or warehouse behind them, I know they didn’t build that set. That makes a chase scene lack any feeling of distance. There are no knockdown, drag-out fights. Each confrontation has one gag that the enemy tries against Cap, and then he solves it.

It’s still fun to see the Steve Rogers we know is all heart finally get a body to match. His first foot chase through New York has the thrill of discovering his own strength, along with a few goofy jumps from car to car. A train sequence is well constructed, though still 50/50 fake looking. The montage really highlights all of Cap’s moves, and plenty of lame CG shots too, but it showcases his powers and there could be a whole other movie in those WWII missions.

I enjoyed the film overall, I’m just explaining why it’s not quite Spider-Man, or X-Men: First Class or even Iron Man. But if the fans of Iron Man can forgive a 15 minute flashback including a Powerpoint presentation of Stark family backstory, they should love Captain America equally, flaws and all.

Check out the poster below, and come back tonight at 7:30E/4:30P to see the new trailer.

(Yahoo)

Captain America hits theaters July 22. Check out the poster below.

4 photos'Captain America' Set Photos Prove Nerd Muscle Chamber Is Fake

Alert: a spoiler approaches…

According to the above MTV interview with actor Chris Evans, by the end of Captain America: The First Avenger, he’s frozen in carbonite or goes through a time portal or something and ends up in 2011. The sequel is a “fish out of water story,” which sounds shagadellically Austin Powers-esque. Hopefully the shield can cover himself up while he tries out a Swedish Penis Enlarger.

Cap is sure to have a number of questions once he gets to our time, like “are all black people presidents,” “what do you mean nobody likes swing music anymore,” and “when can I see my life story in theaters?” I can answer the last one at least: July 22, 2011.

I guess not, though, since I don’t see Keanu Reeves in this cast: Chris Evans, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Ari Graynor, Andy Samberg, Aziz Ansari, Joel McHale and Chris Pratt. Oh well, I guess she doesn’t find The One until the sequel, What’s Your Number: Reloaded. I have more Matrix jokes, if you’re interested.

Though it was once believed that Samuel L. Jackson would take a breather from doing cameos in Thor and Captain America (Clark Gregg needed the work), it was decided late in the game to give him an appearance in each. This is to guarantee that potential Avengers audiences are fully aware of Fury, and to avoid a repeat of the problem you had when you went to see Iron Man 2 and your girlfriend noted at the end of the movie, “Who was that eye-patch guy?”

Anyway, check out Comic Book Movie‘s spy photo from the Times Square set that show Fury and Chris Evans meeting in modern day. Are they discussing the changes the world has seen in the past 66 years, or are they deciding if they should go to Olive Garden? TGI Friday‘s is right across the street after all.

The comedian has been sought for a voice-over that plays a crucial part in the film’s later scenes. That line, by the way, is “shitty hand job.” All he has to do is roll out of bed, get on an ISDN line, say “shitty hand job,” and then go about his day. Even the movie trailer guys don’t have it that easy. (via The Playlist)

The fact that Captain America: The First Avenger shot in the UK kinda sucks Henry Cavill-style, but at least they’re dipping their shield into a little American location pie. These probably planned reshoots are rumored to be held on Friday in downtown Los Angeles, and are going under the awesome codename “Frostbite.” True believers shoul drive around LA all day looking for the shoot, because they may include Stan Lee’s cameo. Excelsior-riffic.

Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, the Capt’n raises his flag in theaters July 22nd. (On Location Vacations)

Here we see them filming the weakling-turns-into-buff-dude scene and the I’m-a-lady-and-don’t-want-to-sit-down-in-the-Jeep scene. The other two shots are production stills featuring Chris Evans as American Superhero Guy and Haley Atwell as Peggy Carter. I bet when these two finally hook-up, it’ll be like fireworks. Or rather, like a car exploding.

I feel like I’ve seen so many still photos from the movie that I could print them out, make a flip book of the complete film and save $37. Anyone know a printer who can do IMAX size? Speaking of ‘seen it before,’ you may see a lot of Indiana Jones influence in Captain America. Johnston addresses that in a recent interview with the LA Times. Quote below…

We used ‘Raiders’ as a template when we were developing the story, but we sort of moved away from it as time went on… This is futurism in the 1940s; if you went to 1942 and thought of what the future would be, that’s what the approach was. The villain has a much more futuristic style and his science and his apparatus — he has a whole design motif that is beyond 1942 but it’s what you might have perceived as futuristic from a 1942 vantage point… When you sit down to watch it, it’s certainly not ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ which is a very different kind of film in the final analysis. But sometimes when we had questions and we were stuck we would say, ‘What would Indiana Jones do?

However, this Bucky ain’t gonna be plucky. Sebastian Stan (Black Swan), who also auditioned for the role of the man with the frisbee shield himself, is playing Bucky all dark and broodish. Think Nightwing instead of classic Robin, for those of you dorky enough to know who Nightwing is. Director Joe Johnston said the following about Shaw in a recent interview:

You know, he was originally up for the lead, for the Steve Rogers role, but he didn’t have quite the same earnest, I-want-to-fight-for-my-country aura that Chris [Evans] has for this role. Sebastian has a little bit of the bad boy, he’s a little bit of the James Dean type and that goes somewhat counter to the general perception of Steve Rogers. He wasn’t quite right for Captain America,  but I think he’s perfect for Bucky because, really, he can have a little bit of that dark side.

“Bad boy?” Sounds almost like a singer in a boy band. Will he grow a dangerous goatee and rap over the end credits too? Probably not, but here are some non-joke changes you can expect between the Cap & Bucky dynamic:

We took some liberties with the relationship between the two guys. In our story, Bucky is already in the service, he’s already joined up and is being sent overseas while Steve is still struggling to get in the army. That’s different than what you may have read in the comics. It adds a nuance to the relationship that pays off later. They’re closer in age, too — they’re virtually the same age. That’s not the case at all if you go back to the old comics.

Fanboys, I suggest writing your angry emails to Marvel demanding strict continuity between the movies and the comics now. There may still be time. Hurry, or Captain America might die once again… from you not complaining loudly enough. You think I’m kidding, but remember what happened to Deadpool? (Hero Complex via /Film)

Aside from baseball, apple pie, and supporting Egyptian dictators, what’s more American than superheroes? These popular crime-fighters were invented right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A., and since their inception, they’ve continued to fight for our way of life. However, now that our way of life is under attack from radical foreigners and home-grown socialists, so too are our beloved superheroes. With the announcement of each new new superhero film I am continually infuriated by the casting decisions. Instead of opting for a talented American actor, as God himself intended, the Hollywood elite gives the role to some loathsome immigrant whose breath reeks of kidney pie or Billy tea.

Many people, including my parole officer, have called my views paranoid and misguided. But the truth is, if you’re not paranoid, you’re crazy. Besides, you’d have to be blind not to see that the very fabric of our society is being torn apart by the outsourcing of our superheroes. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the following list. Then we’ll see who’s the “xenophobic nut bag.”

The Green lantern

Speaking of Canadians, Wolverine is about the only superhero I can think of who comes from the Great White North. But when it came time to cast for the film, Hollywood went with Aussie actor Hugh Jackman. I hope the people of Canada (all 500 of them) were as outraged as I was. While I’m not big fan the Canucks, or mutants, for that matter, at least they’re from this continent. That’s more than I can say for Hugh.

Canadian Brendan Fraser would have done well in the role. Very well, indeed. OK, not really, but what about Scott Speedman?

Professor X

As long as we’re on the topic of mutants, let’s talk about Professor X. Personally, I think he’s a meddlesome subversive and a fifth columnist who wants to overtake our society from within. I’d like nothing more than to see him and his kind rounded up and deported. But it’s an internal issue for us, as Americans, to decide. And we certainly don’t need any British actors like Patrick Stewart poking their noses into it.

Stanley Tucci could have easil taken on the role instead.

Batman

Although technically not a superhero, since he has no superpowers, Batman is able to keep up with his more gifted friends through sheer force of will. He’s smart, cunning, and totally self-sufficient. In short, he is the very embodiment or the rugged individualism that made this country great. That’s why it disgusts me to see an Englishman playing Bruce Wayne. But should I expect anything less when a noted limey, Christopher Nolan, is directing? Tim Burton must be rolling over in his grave.

Why not Jeremy Renner. Maybe he’s a little old, but he doesn’t sound like a pissed off cookie monster when he talks.

The Punisher

Like Batman, the Punisher doesn’t need superpowers in his bloody quest for justice. But unlike Batman, he has no qualms about blowing away criminals. After all, there’s nothing more American than killing a petty thug with a barrage of bullets. However, seeing Irish actor Ray Stevenson in the role of Frank Castle was enough to make the Statue of Liberty cry. In fact, two of the last three Punisher films have cast foreigners in the lead (Dolph Lundgren being the original). I guess The Rock was busy.

Spider-Man

Andrew Garfield, who plays Spider-Man in the upcoming reboot, is technically an American. While his father was born here, his mother was from the U.K., which makes him a dual citizen, holding both a U.S. and U.K. passport. I’m sick and tired of these English women coming to the U.S. to have anchor babies. It’s bad enough our hospitals are being overrun with Brits, but now they want to take our high-paying superhero jobs as well?

Besides, Alden Ehrenreich was the superior choice. I don’t know who he is, but I know he’s not a foreigner!

The Green Hornet

By all accounts, The Green Hornet was awful. But I’ll never know for sure, since I’m not going to pay money to see some fat, pot-smoking Canadian (Seth Rogen) tarnish another American icon. Unless they are making a movie version of “The Red Green Show,” Canadians need not apply.

Hell, Jeff Garlin would have been just as good a choice.

Thor

When it came time to cas Thor, producers set their sites on Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. While in theory, I should be upset about this, I’m actually fine with it. After all, I’d rather an American actor not take part in a film that glorifies some filthy pagan god. Best to leave that to the Aussies. Since they all descend from criminals anyway, they’ve probably already lost their souls.

Superman

Superman is the most iconic of all the superheroes. He was born on another planet, so he’s technically a foreigner. But the Man of Steel was raised in the heartland, and quickly adopted our country as his own and assimilated seamlessly into our culture. You won’t hear him going by his bizarre sounding name, Kal-El, or demanding that they speak Kryptonian at the DMV.

So why is it that when it came time to cast the man who fights for truth, justice, and the American way, Hollywood chose to go with an actor who is a known subject of the British crown, the very nation that tried to strangle our infant government in its crib. Not only that, but Henry Cavill actually plays a British nobleman in Showtime’s, “The Tudors,” a period piece that takes place before the United States was even a county. How Un-American is that?

Captain America

The last bastion of hope in the superhero pantheon is Captain America, who will be played by American actor Chris Evans in the upcoming film. Thankfully, Evens was born in Massachusetts, the very birthplace of our great nation. But if this seems too good to be true, it is. Although Cap is at least played by an American, the film is being shot in England. Yes, the movie takes place in England during World War II, but that doesn’t mean we have to film there. That’s what sets are for. I have a sneaking suspicion that the abundance of cheap labor in the form of cockney orphans had more to do with the choice than any need for realism. The Star-Spangled Avenger deserves better.

There’s also a new look at Captain America online via Empire. Here we see Chris Evans again. Suited up like Captain America again. Holding a shield again. That’s great. So, how’s about just showing us the trailer already?

Captain America: The First Avenger

“I watched the movie for the first time a few days ago and I just looked at the first cut and there is so much entertainment value — it’s just flat-out fun to watch. Maybe I’m somewhat biased — I was there [when we made it] — but, seriously, it’s funny, it’s exciting and there’s great visual effects.  The movie is going to be something more than people are expecting. This movie is going to surprise some people. It is the origin story of Captain America but it is also something rare — it’s a period superhero film but there’s great action in it. You don’t normally think of guys driving around in 1939 sedans in an action film but there are some great action beats in it. It’s just a helluva lot of fun to watch.”

Listen everybody, please don’t tell Joe Johnston about Raiders of the Lost Ark. The fact that someone else had the idea 30 years before he did to set an action movie in a time other than the present coul break his heart.

"Gotta go! Gotta go! Gotta go!"

As was done by Delirious-era Eddie Murphy before him, Chris Evans‘s Captain America is intent on showing the world how comfortable and mobile a leather bodysuit truly is. Here Cap glides effortlessly along the catwalk of a military base as he races to the men’s room. Will he make it back before his favorite show returns from commercial? Well, I’m not going to spoil it for you. You’ll have to buy a ticket this summer if you want to find out, friend.

It should be noted that while flexible enough for a full range of movements, leather doesn’t breathe that well. That’s why Captain America recommends carrying some Gold Bond Powder in your little brown utility belt. Gold Bond: Because when you’re protecting the free world from the red skeleton of a Nazi, you can’t let moisture stand in the way. (LA Times)

First, we have Thor gritting his God teeth in anger before giving someone the business end of that hammer of his. Not sure what’s going on with the really ornate scenery behind him. He’s either in Asgard or an NBA players bathroom. I haven’t seen enough episodes of “Cribs” to be able to identify which player.

Then we have a snapshot of Chris Evans suited as the Star-Spangled Avenger himself. The leatherhead style costume is pretty cool. It’s a great blend of old-timey and modern day. Plus you can see his abs through leather. That’s how you know he’s seriously good at thwarting Nazis. It’s also nice to see that wall of Iron Men behind him. I’m not sure how functional those suits are but they look intimidating. New rule: the CEO of Marvel is now in charge of all of our wars. Get on that, Pentagon. (via Entertainment Weekly)

UPDATE: The X-Men trailer will not screen before The Green Hornet. Fox hasn’t decided on a roll-out date just yet. In time, my pretties. In time.

Last week “Entertainment Tonight” teased their exclusive first look at Captain America: The First Avenger. And then nothing. Well, where the hell is it? You can’t just give us four seconds and no pay-off. Are you trying to make us sympathize with our prom dates?

Word on the street is that the footage isn’t up to par yet. Whatever. I’m holding Billy Bush personally accountable.

The rumor began via a tweet from branding consultant Gregory Littley. He tweeted:

“Not good news…I’m hearing that the ‘Captain America: The First Avenger‘ trailer is being delayed. Footage isn’t ‘Amazing’.”

This shouldn’t cause too much alarm in the fan community just yet. After the negative response to the Thor footage leak, Marvel and Joe Johnston want to make sure they only share the best look possible. Especially with The Avengers partially riding on this. Whatever. I still choose to hold Billy Bush personally accountable. You’ll pay for this Billy!

Luckily, we won’t have that same problem with x-Men: First Class. That trailer is slated to arrive this Friday in front of Green Hornet. (via Movie Web and /Film)

Again, this is a really short video so there is unfortunately no information whether Evans worked out for the role or not. But that’s okay. We’ll sure to find out the answer to that riveting question (and possibly plot details) when “ET” airs its full exclusive. (Comic Book Movie)

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This morning I posted Chris Evans as Captain America: The First Avenger looking all stoic on the cover of Entertainment Weekly. Now I have more pictures for your eyeballs. The above pic focuses on Captain America‘s ass, or shield if you’d prefer. After the jump, check out Hugo Weaving as the early incarnation of Red Skull and Chris Evans shirtless **splashes glass of water on face**

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That’s not morning wood you’re sporting. It’s an excitement boner from laying eyes on this first official pic of Chris Evans in his tight, slick Captain America costume from the new issue of EW. Look at him with his star and shield and strappy thingies. He’s like a cigar store Indian without the headdress, and more patriotic rags. I’m sure we’ll see a teaser trailer soon, as the movie hits theaters July 22, 2011, but for now you’ll have to do with just the pic, like old school Internet porn days.

_{Captain America solicits a prostitute in the English countryside.}

New photos from Captain America: The First Avenger have hit the internet, giving a rare glimpse into the much anticipated film. The photos, which were recently shot in London, show the iconic character riding on a World War II era motorcycle. Although Chris Evans has been cast in the role of Cap, his stunt man was driving at the time the photos wer taken.

I know a lot of people will be excited for these pictures, but to be honest, the costume looks kind of lame. But it’s far too early to make a solid judgment. After all, I thought the initial photos of costumes from Batman and Robin were lame too, and look how that turned out. (Daily Mail via Latino Review)

See more photos from the set of Captain America after the jump…

_{I’d say he took the news rather well.}

Marvel Studios recently gave Edward Norton a polite f*ck off by informing the actor they wouldn’t need him to reprise his role of The Hulk in the upcoming The Avengers movie to be directed by Joss Whedon. The studio is looking to cast at unknown, a.k.a. someone they can pay with turkey sandwiches. According to HitFix, this wasn’t Norton or Whedon’s idea, as the pair had recently shared their enthusiasm with Marvel about Norton returning. Norton even cleared out his day planner for the project, using puffy Hulk stickers to mark the dates he’d need open for shooting.

This news doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering Marvel is notorious for dumping actors in favor of the almighty dollar. They probably figure they’ve already got Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth, Don Cheadle, and Jeremy Renner, so people are going to get their asses to the theater whether Norton’s in it or not. Also, during the making of The Incredible Hulk, Norton and Marvel butted heads over almost every aspect of the film. Maybe the studio is just trying to prevent the same from happening on The Avengers. Joss Whedon would put Norton in a coma with that alien-like cranium of his.

Director: Joss Whedon

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner

Synopsis: Marvel superheroes join together to kick some ass.

Release Date: May 4, 2012

The international trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World has HIT!!!! the Interwebz. The new footage and campy banter from Superman guy and "Arrested Development" Anne (Cowinkidink Alert!: She’s Michael Cera’s girlfriend on the show) are increasing my interest in this film. Not quite sure why we need to see a graphic representation of Scott Pilgrim‘s bladder being emptied, but I’ll go with it. Perhaps in a sequel down the road we’ll be privy to his prostate bar, a function those Flomax geniuses are probably toiling away on at this very moment.

Check out the trailer after the jump…

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World International Trailer – Watch more Movie Trailers