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Be Like Snoop Dogg (?) and Rock Your Star Wars Fandom!

Yesterday, rapper Snoop Dogg and Darth Vader (yes, kids, it was really Vader!) led Stormtroopers across Times Square to promote Adidas' new Star Wars line of footwear and sportswear. Who knew ol' Snoop was such a fan?  Actually, you might have been aware of this fact if you caught the commercial below (which also features David Beckham and Daft Punk) that's set to a pretty sweet remix of John Williams' "Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)."

Want more? MTV has a cool 5-image gallery of yesterday's event here, and Sneaker Freaker's got the entire 2010 line compiled in a 15-photo "lookbook" here.  I like the Yoda sneaks the best!

The Close-Up Poster Answer!

Ah this one really was easy--good job, everyone!

First with the correct answer was quiz regular Jim, but special mention goes out to JGM, who came in second, but also sussed out half the reason I chose this poster yesterday. In third was Donna. Congrats, all!

Here's a second look at the original clue:

If you're at all familiar with the film, that was enough to give it away. So if you didn't get it, I don't think showing you more will help, but here you go:

Completely gave it away, didn't it? Hop over the jump for the full poster and why it was used this week of all weeks!

Your Close-Up Poster Quiz!

Okay this is an easy one! (But then I always think that...)

All you have to do is study the image below, a close-up bit of the original poster for a famous movie. Then just enter the correct title of the film in the comments section below this post.

I won't post any of your guesses until I put the answer up and announce the winners on Thursday.

Take a closer look:

 

The Lost Cast Prepares to Move On (Part 2)

Yesterday I posted Part 1 of my look at the Lost cast's upcoming film plans, now that the series' final season gets underway tonight. So without further ado, here's Part 2 -- these pictures are from the premiere event in Waikiki this past Saturday.

"Richard Alpert": Nestor Carbonell

Plans after Lost: Carbonell has seen a little bit of silver screen action already -- he played an assassin in Smokin' Aces and was also the mayor of Gotham in Christopher Nolan's award-winning Dark Knight. In November of last year a rumor ran wild that because of his ties to director J.J. Abrams and producer Damon Lindelof, Nestor was the front-runner to play the villain Khan in the upcoming Star Trek sequel. (Nevermind that Abrams hasn't even officially signed on for the film yet, nor has a script been written.)  I could see it happening, though, so I'm keeping hope alive that this rumor pans out. In the meantime, we'll be hearing Carbonell later this year (along with Michael Keaton and Jason Lee, among many others) in the animated feature Noah's Ark: The New Beginning.

"Michael Dawson": Harold Perrineau

Plans after Lost: My first film memories of Perrineau are from Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, in which he played Mercutio. Seven years later he took over the role of Link in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, and then in 2007 he starred alongside Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner in 28 Weeks Later. Next up he'll play Nic Cage's friend and boss in the thriller The Hungry Rabbit Jumps, which will also star January Jones and Guy Pearce. It's being produced by Tobey Maguire, directed by The Bank Job's Robert Donaldson, and is just about to wrap up a stint of filming in New Orleans.

The Lost Cast Prepares to Move On (Part 1)

Yes, yes, I'm aware that Lost is a TV show and this is a movie site, but since I know for a fact that a ton of redblog readers are fans of the trippy ABC series, I've made a point to cover its stars' cinematic pursuits whenever there's something interesting to report. Last year when Season Five kicked off, I provided a rundown of the cast's film projects, followed by an update in August. Now that the show's final season commencing in less than 24 hours, I thought it was time for another check-in with the actors and actresses who play the characters millions have come to know and love on that mysterious, time-traveling, disappearing island. 

I was lucky enough to be in Oahu this past weekend for the advanced screening of the first hour of Season Six, shown on a giant screen right on Waikiki Beach. The waning sunlight and my lack of a high-end camera worked against me as I attempted to snap pictures from the front row of the public viewing area, but I think you can at least make out who's who in the red carpet shots below.

Executive producer, co-creator, showrunner and writer: Damon Lindelof (left)

Plans after Lost: He co-produced the massive blockbuster Star Trek and will be stepping up to both produce and co-write its sequel. He also co-wrote the screenplay for DreamWorks' upcoming adaptation of the graphic novel Cowboys & Aliens, which will be directed by Iron Man's Jon Favreau. So, um, yeah -- he's keepin' busy.

Executive producer, showrunner and writer: Carlton Cuse (right)

Plans after Lost: Carlton hasn't talked much about what he's got up his sleeve, but in the past he helped develop Lethal Weapons 2 and 3, as well as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (with his business partner/writer Jeffrey Boam, who passed away in 2000), so I wouldn't be surprised if he started dabbling in film again once the show has wrapped.

"James 'Sawyer' Ford": Josh Holloway (left)

Plans after Lost: He's starring in the Polish brothers' (Twin Falls Idaho) indie Stay Cool, which garnered a lot of positive buzz when it premiered last April at the Tribeca Film Festival. It's expected to hit theaters in limited release at some point this year.

"Jack Shephard": Matthew Fox (right)

Plans after Lost: Fox has seen the most big-screen action of anyone in the cast -- he starred in We Are Marshall, Speed Racer and Vantage Point, and also had a cameo in Smokin' Aces. Though he's indicated that he plans to take a bit of time off and move with his wife and kids to Oregon in order to be closer to his brother's family, he did sign on to play the lead in Warner Brothers' adaptation of the Billy Smoke comic, which is currently in development.

The Close-Up Poster Answer!

Wow, I thought this was a super-easy one. In fact I even tightened up the frame a little because I thought it was too easy. A good number of you got it right, but there wasn't exactly a tidal wave of correct answers.

First with it right was regular Threes player Trevor L, followed by John S. in second. After that, Jim guessed, but incorrectly (Hoosiers). However, Jim quickly realized the error of his ways and came back with the right answer. We don't have an official redblog policy on mulligans or do-overs, but for now we'll let Jim split third place with Millar74. However, if in the future we get people coming on and guessing half a dozen different movie titles at once... well, then the competition committee will have to meet and come with some sort of ruling. Congrats, all!

So those of you who have not guessed it yet, have a second look:

Okay, let's back up just a little and see if that helps:

Okay, now you've got it, right? Follow over the jump to see the full poster.

Your Close-Up Poster Quiz!

Ready for another week's poster quiz?

All you have to do is study the image below, a close-up bit of the original poster for a famous movie. Then just enter the correct title of the film in the comments section below this post.

I won't post any of your guesses until I put the answer up and announce the winners on Thursday.

Think you know it?

 
 

The Close-Up Poster Quiz Answer

Good turn out for the poster quiz this week--a lot of correct answers, a couple near misses to make me feel good about making it just tricky enough. Well done, folks!

Doing the wellest fastest was the quiz champ Donna, first on the scene with the correct answer, followed by Heather Sanchez in second and our redblog regular Trevor L. in third. Congrats, guys!

And if you ever feel like it's the same people who win the quizzes all the time, ask any one of them--there was a time not long ago at all when they were sitting there watching someone else win! Hang in there and someday soon you could be one of those folks we refer to as "steady winner" or "quiz champ"!

For now, let's figure this one out, if you haven't already:

I don't think most of you need another hint, but this one pretty much gives it away anyway:

Now really, no one should still be in the dark after that, right? But hop over the jump to see the full poster!

Ready for a New Close-Up Poster Quiz?!

Got your glasses on, your magnifying glass in hand, and your thinking cap fired up?

All you have to do is study the image below, a close-up bit of the original poster for a famous movie. Then just enter the correct title of the film in the comments section below this post.

I won't post any of your guesses until I put the answer up and announce the winners on Thursday.

Have a look:

 
 

A Close-Up Poster Answer!

Oooh, looks like I stumped a few of you this week. But at least most of the ones who guessed, guessed correctly.

Clint M. was the first to get it right, followed by Mike Dolberry in second and Tom in third. Congrats, guys!

Take another look:

Pulling back make it a little easier?

However,  if you're not familiar with the film or its poster, you may still not be sure. Remember, these are usually the original theatrical posters, not later DVD covers. Head on over the jump to see the full poster.