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Peter Berg Kinda Blames Battleship’s Failure on The Avengers

Nix June 26, 2012

So the Fanboy Interwebs is currently filled with bloggers and commentators mocking director Peter Berg for blaming the failure of his movie “Battleship” at the domestic box office (the film did quite well overseas, racking up $235 million) on “The Avengers”. I personally think Berg makes some pretty good points. Does it explain why “Battleship” failed at home, though? It kinda does, actually. Berg’s comments about the film’s lackluster performance at home (it’s only made $63 million so far) came when the interviewer asked about a possible sequel to “Battleship”. (That sounds like a non-starter at this point, by the way.) Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog So he blames it on the lasting effects of “The Avengers” taking away from “Battleship’s” opening. I can see that. Let me explain: it’s not as if the American moviegoing public have such a strong sense of quality that they would turn away from “Battleship’s”, shall we say, mediocre scripting, acting, and just… Continue Reading »

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Battleship (2012) Movie Review

Nix May 19, 2012

Alex Hopper has potential. Lots of potential. Or at least, that’s what everyone in Peter Berg’s “Battleship” keeps telling me. Though honestly, the first 30 minutes of the film, which sets up the character and the world-threatening alien invasion he must rebuff, really doesn’t back up everyone’s claim about ol Alex. Sure, he’s got drive, but we already know that when he breaks into a corner store just to grab a chicken burrito for hot Sam (Sports Illustrated supermodel turned actress Brooklyn Decker). When he sets his mind to something, Alex can be pretty persistent. And reckless. And downright stupid. But hey, what wouldn’t you do to get into Brooklyn Decker’s pants?

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8 Clips From Battleship

Nix April 30, 2012

Let’s face it, Peter Berg’s “Battleship” isn’t going to invent the genre. If anything, it seems to be playing pretty close to the vest in terms of exploring new territory. Almost by-the-numbers, if you will. But hey, you didn’t expect anything less, did you? This is big-budget studio sci-fi filmmaking at its best (or worst, depending on your perspective). I personally like it myself. Sometimes you just wanna pay your bucks and chill in a dark theater with a slam-bang alien invasion’ flick, ya know? The plot finds a fleet of American battleships forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins (re: aliens up to world-ending shenanigans) in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Oh, those rascally aliens and their world-invadin’ ways. Won’t they ever learn? No one invades Earth. NO ONE. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh Pence, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, and Tadanobu Asano. Attacking May 18, 2012.

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Battleship Clip Reminds You To Never, Ever Poke an Alien Until You’re Sure It’s Dead

Nix April 19, 2012

The latest clip from Peter Berg’s “Battleship” finds Taylor Kitsch (that John Carter guy) and Rihanna (that singer girl making a hell of a mess as an “actress” — good God, is it her delivery that’s bad, or the dialogue?) investigating a captured alien. Never, ever poke a captured alien, boys. Shoulda listened to me. Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiance; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and… Continue Reading »

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Alien Spinning Balls of Death Attack in First Battleship Clip

Nix April 6, 2012

Spinning alien machines of death strikes in the first clip released for Peter Berg’s “Battleship”, a movie that is not to be mistaken with the Michael Bay “Transformers” movies. No, really, Universal doesn’t want you to mistake the two franchises, even if they sorta look and actually sound the same. Not at all. Yeah, that’s the ticket. A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Starring Taylor Kitsch, trying to make up for “John Carter”, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, singer Rihanna in her movie debut, and Liam Neeson, earning a big ol paycheck for this one. “Battleship” is coming after you with spinning alien blades of death this May 18, 2012.

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Find Out why the Aliens of Battleship Invaded us in a New Featurette

Nix March 26, 2012

Something about Goldilocks planet, space nerds, and fancy satellite doohickeys. Essentially, it’s all our fault. Ain’t that always the case, though? Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiance; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh Pence, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, Tadanobu Asano, and directed by Peter Berg. Blastin’ into outer space… Continue Reading »

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Ka-boom! Ka-bang! Ka-swoosh! New Battleship Trailer Lands

Nix March 14, 2012

One thing’s for sure: Peter Berg’s “Battleship” is either going to blind you with all its fancy alien CG battles, or it’s going to destroy your eardrums with its loud explosions and whatnot. Hell, it might end up blinding and blowing your eardrums. Basically, they’re going for the “Transformers” target audiences here, kids. Anyone who expects more than that need not apply. And if you do apply, don’t be bitching to me later on. You know what you were getting into. Don’t be a schmuck. A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Starring the guy who was John Carter, giving his second go as a potential sci-fi action hero, a supermodel, Liam Neeson, and a singer. Yeah, I guess ol Peter Berg wasn’t going for Oscar winning acting here… Blasting your senses May 18, 2012.

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New Super Bowl TV Spots for Battleship, Hunger Games, John Carter, and The Avengers

Nix February 6, 2012

Did you missed the TV spots for “Battleship”, “John Carter”, and other sci-fi films during the Super Bowl this Sunday? Hey, I can see that happening. What with the game going on, the running to the bathrooms between punts, the eating your brains out, the getting all bloated from all the eating and sitting on the coach and then having to run to the bathroom. It’s a vicious cycle, to be sure. Thankfully for you, we have those TV spots below. JOHN CARTER Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior. BATTLESHIP A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. THE HUNGER GAMES Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and… Continue Reading »

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Japanese Trailers for Battleship and John Carter (of Mars)

Nix December 29, 2011

You gotta figure that given the Japanese’s love for all things sci-fi, “Battleship” and “John Carter” should do reasonably well in that country. The studio probably realizes that, too, because here are two specially made Japanese trailers for the two upcoming sci-fi films. Japanese movie star Tadanobu Asano is actually in the cast of Peter Berg’s “Battleship”, and although he’s featured in the trailer, I’m surprised he’s not featured more. Seems like a wasted opportunity to pander to the home crowd if you ask me. “John Carter” opens March 9, 2012, followed by “Battleship” on May 18, 2012.

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KABOOM! It’s a New Poster and Theatrical Trailer for Battleship

Nix December 9, 2011

Following up on those new images for Peter Berg’s “Battleship” comes a new, insanely explosive theatrical trailer and poster for the film. Check them out below. Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiance; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh Pence, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, Tadanobu Asano, and landing May 18,… Continue Reading »

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New Images for Peter Berg’s Battleship

Nix December 8, 2011

Universal has released a handful of new swanky images for Peter Berg’s “Battleship”. Check them out, won’t you? Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiance; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh Pence, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, and Tadanobu Asano. Battlin’ May 18, 2012.

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Peter Berg’s Battle: Pacific Ocean — er, I mean, Battleship Trailer Debuts

Nix July 28, 2011

Or more accurate, “Battleship: Transformers”? Well, it seems to have parts of “Battle: Los Angeles” and “Transformers” in there somewhere. Check out the first teaser trailer for Peter Berg’s “Battleship”, based on the game of the same name. Well not really, but you know, the title is the same and such. A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Josh Pence, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Jesse Plemons, Peter MacNicol, Tadanobu Asano and directed by Peter Berg. The aliens invade May 18, 2012.

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Liam Neeson Joins Peter Berg’s Battleship

Nix September 7, 2010

Chalk up another actor to Peter Berg’s alien invasion on the high seas movie “Battleship”. (At this point, can we stop even pretending this movie has even anything to do with the board game of the same name? Good. Let’s movie on.) Variety has Neeson (“The A-Team”) playing Admiral Shane, the father of supermodel Brooklyn Decker’s character, who is engaged to leading man Taylor Kitsch’s dashing Naval officer. Alexander Skarsgard will play another Naval officer and Kitsch’s brother, while R&B singer Rihanna is a Navy babe. They’ll both be helping Kitsch and company fight off an alien invasion, with the planet’s oceans at stake. Set for a May 18, 2012 release, “Battleship” has already begun shooting on location in Hawaii.

Taylor Kitsch on the Set of Battleship

Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna Play Navy on the Battleship Set

Nix September 3, 2010

More set images from the Hawaii set of Peter Berg’s “Battleship”. I’m guessing we’re getting a lot of set images from the movie because R&B singer Rihanna is in it, because I’m pretty sure the paparazzi could care less about a big-budget sci-fi movie about aliens invading our seas. Hey, whatever works. More images over at JustJared.

Rihanna on the Set of Battleship

Rihanna Suits Up on Battleship Set

Nix September 1, 2010

It looks like production on Peter Berg’s ocean-set alien invasion movie “Battleship” is in full swing, because here are pictures of R&B singer Rihanna on the set of the film, all dressed up for her role as, apparently, a Navy crewman. Via Screencave. “Battleship” co-stars Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, and supermodel Brooklyn Decker.

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