After the first film underwhelmed like a muthaf***a, Sam Worthington pinky-swore that the sequel would be somewhat better. He said in an accent that waivered between English and Australian, “I think the first one, we kind of let down some people. What we’re setting out to do on this one — the writers and the director and myself — is improve.”

And apparently the way to improve is to add lava. All is forgiven, Sam Worthington. All is forgiven.

Okay. The hackneyed use of Marilyn Manson is a sure indicator that this movie will suck, but you’ve gotta admit that the monsters and traps that Perseus fights his way through look a lot more creative. The Titans themselves, and the Cyclops and Griffin (or whatever it is) scenes look particularly intense, but I’m not too sure about the giant lava monster at the end. Do they make lava krakens now?

Let’s start with The Amazing Spider-Man. In the first photo, star Andrew Garfield is told to pose “as though he was appearing in a JC Penney back-to-school ad.” Needless to say, he nailed it. We’ve also got Martin Sheen at his Martin Sheeniest, Sally Field quite simply bringin’ it, and Rhys Ifans needing medical attention for a pretty wicked neck rash. If these photos don’t wanna make you see The Amazing Spider-Man…then…I dunno…maybe some later photos will or something.

6 photosThings Are Looking Quite Jiggy On The 'MIB III' Set

Then we’ve got the large scale arts and crafts project that also doubles as the Wrath of the Titans set. I have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of catapults in my day, and I would say this one falls squarely in the middle. Pretty unremarkable. Much like this film will be.

Finally, we’ve got MIB III set pics featuring Bill Hader as Andy Warhol for reason unknown. We’ve also got a bunch of shirtless men in shiny silver pants. After last weeks gallery (attached) I’m getting the impression that Will Smith’s “rewrite” may have turned the beloved alien franchise into a homoerotic all-male revue. Whatever. We’ll call it a lateral move.

The Bourne Ultimatum‘s Edgar Ramirez and Prince Of Persia‘s Toby Kebbell are in advanced talks to join the unnecessary sequel. Kebbell will play Poseidon’s son, Agenor. Ramirez’s role is unspecified, so let’s just make up a name that sounds mythological. He will play Percertorious. Yeah. I like the sound of that.

Also, considering dressing up in stupid wardrobe for the project is the awesome Bill Nighy, Hayley Atwell, and Clemence Poesy. If they can act with a straight face, they’re shoe-ins. (Deadline and The Wrap)

Actor Sam Worthington has pulled a Shia LaBeouf by trashing his recent film, Clash of the Titans. But don’t worry! The upcoming sequel, Wrath of the Titans, won’t suck my tiny, three-inch cyclops.

I just think we can improve on it. I think the first one, we kind of let down some people. And yeah, I totally agree. The only point of doing a sequel is either the audience demands it or you believe you can better the first one. What we’re setting out to do with this one — the writers and the director and myself — is improve.

If the only goal is to improve on the original, I’m fairly certain that can be accomplished. After all, unless they do a time-travel crossover with Sex and the City, or turn it into an anti-bullying parable, it can’t be any worse. (Moviefone via Collider)

Look, I’m not the type of pretentious ass who combs the Internet looking for European movies in order to backhandedly mock American films. OK, toda I am, but normally, I’m not.  It’s just a slow, slow morning for news, and this trailer looks bad ass, so take a look. It’s got a midget dwarf little person selling guns, and everything! (Movie Line)

Editor’s Note: I originally had the film labeled as Swedish. I blame Movie Line for the bad info. Bad, Movie Line! Very bad, Movie Line!

In a recent interview with the Belfast Telegraph, Liam Neeson talked Titans. Specifically, he confirmed that the sequel to Clash of the Titans will be called Wrath of the Titans, and the script for the film is on its tenth draft.

“I’ve only read half of the script and there is still some work being done—they’re on script 10—but I think it’s going to be som kick-ass stuff and a very human story to it.”

I’m really bad at detecting sarcasm, so I’m not 100% sure that the script has really gone though ten drafts. But even an idiot can tell that Neeson’s comment about the quality of the story was facetious. Good one, Liam. (Latino Review)

Warner Bros is aiming high for the sequel to Clash Of The Titans. But maybe they’re aiming a little too high.

In news from the Land Of Make Believe, Production Weekly reports that the studio would like to put Javier Bardem and James Franco in silly wigs and robes for Wrath Of The Titans. I don’t think there’s anyway this is going to happen. It’s one thing to get Liam Neeson because HE. WILL. DO. ANYTHING. But both Bardem and Franco are enjoying Oscar-buzz for Biutiful and 127 Hours. It’s doubtful that they’ll flush that away so quickly. Then again, it is a chance to work with the director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.