Corrine and I got up early to get in line for the big Warner Bros. movie panel happening in Hall H Friday. Hall H is huge and holds around 6,700 people.
We got to the line, which was outside, about 7:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. panel. There were already a few hundred people in line. I didn't see a need to either camp out or get up earlier. We waited in line for about two hours before they started letting people in. The time went by fast as we were still talking about what to see and do for the rest of the convention.
The first movie that Warner Bros. presented was "Where the Wild Things Are," and the star Max Records was on hand to introduce some clips. The coolest part of watching the clips was how dead silent the crowd was. These clips had everyone just staring at the screen in awe. We got to see the monsters and Max playing around and joking. It's not everyday that you get to see such a beloved children's book adapted so well to the big screen. I told Stephanie that by just what we saw I can see an Academy Award in this movie's future. It gave me goosebumps.
The second film was "The Book of Eli" which had a rough start as they showed a motion graphic novel first without any explanation. I looked at Corinne a few times as I was confused a bit. From what I gathered it seemed to be a prequel of the film's villain and his back story. Then they showed the trailer (which I didn't know was also showing today during showings of "The Orphan"). It stars Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman and takes place 30 years in the future with Washington's character walking around a post apocalyptic future with the key to saving humanity, the book it's assumed.
Washington was the best part of the trailer. He was in full on action hero mode, kicking butt and taking names. I was really impressed with it. They then introduced Oldman and Washington to the crowd, who came out to wild, crazy applause.
Like with Dule Hill and James Roday from "Psych," Washington and Oldman had a great chemistry together. Both said the main reason for doing this film was to work together. They both were gracious and funny. They should make an excellent team when the film is released.The third film that was given the spotlight was "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and based on the crowd reaction, the one everyone was waiting for. The trailer was shown, the first time an audience had seen it and it was amazing. I am an semi-old school horror guy. I liked the original "Nightmare" series, the early "Friday the 13th" films etc. I didn't like the remake of "Friday the 13th" this year. At all. And the same guys are making this one.
But, I think, based on the trailer that they got this one right. The back story of the parents killing Freddy by setting him on fire is the same, as well as him coming back for revenge against the children is the same. One thing I think they did great was not give us a clear full on look at Freddy. Perfect. He needs to be hidden in the shadows and that's what makes him scary.
I beg them to not show him at all in trailers, posters, photos etc. Let that surprise be when we sit down to watch the film. Back to the trailer which is full of scares and teenagers about to die, just what every "Nightmare" film is all about.
The filmmakers talked about how this Freddy is more scary and terrifying, than the later versions of Freddy who was more joking around and having fun. I'm fine with that. They also said that original Fredd, Robert Englund, was not going to have a cameo in the film, which was met with some boos from the crowd. They explained that Englund, though, has been supportive of the new Freddy, "Watchmen" and Academy Award nominated Jackie Earle Haley. The film comes out April 30.
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