"Shoot 'Em Up" just got released in theatres this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I am a little hesitant because it looks like the kind of film that can be really good or really bad. The cast is amazing. Clive Owens is the ultimate bad ass. Paul Giamatti has been great in everything he's in. Monica Bellucci is still gorgeous in her mid-40s. But it's obvious from the trailer that they're playing up the "cheese" factor in the film.I hope it ends up being more "Desperado" than "Replacement Killers" (there's no way in hell it could be as good as "Hard Boiled"). If any of you guys end up checking it out feel free to share your thoughts.

Just a reminder. If you're in the Los Angeles area and want to see SPLINTER, it's been released today. Info here. Here's the new trailer.

I've already talked about SPLINTER. It's the amazing first movie of Michael D. Olmos. Michael will be the director of THE LUCHADORES FIVE movie. SPLINTER will be released this week. It's unfortunately a limited release but if you have the opportunity, don't miss it, it's a wonder.AUG 17th 2007- LIMITED RELEASE ONLYMANN Theaters - THE PLANT;7876 Van Nuys Blvd.; Van Nuys, CA 91402AMC Theaters - ONTARIO MILLS 30;4549 Mills Circle; Ontario, CA 91764AMC Theaters - AMC COVINA;1414 N. Azusa Ave.; Covina, CA 91722

We just signed a deal with Club Deal Films and Chamber Six to adapt the "Luchadores 5" as a live action movie. We are now one small step closer to making a "Luchadores 5" film a reality! Below you will find Muttpop Bob, Screenwriter Adrian Cruz, Jerry Frissen, Producer Pierre Spengler, and Director Michael Olmos sharing a champagne toast. Wish us luck in sharing our Lucha Libre universe with the world!

A few weeks ago I shared my love of all things Gondry with his little RUBIK'S CUBE TRICK. I have just discovered that he is directing a new film starring Jack Black and Mos Def called BE KIND REWIND. I love the concept. Jack Black's acting can get annoying...but the same can be said of Jim Carrey...and Gondry made magic with Carrey in ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND.I can't wait!

As is usual with Comicon, most of my pop culture discoveries happened at home visiting websites upon returning from the Con. There's so much to take in at the Convention that it's impossible to discover all the new developments while you are there.My favorite discovery is the design for the "Mach 1" version of the Iron Man armor from the upcoming feature film. It's the first version of Iron Man's armor (one of many that will be revealed in the film) inspired by the original Jack Kirby design. Call me crazy, but this blows away all the designs for the Transformers movie.So far IRON MAN has a great cast and some wonderful design choices. Hopefully they will result in a decent superhero flick.