As Movie Fanatic sat amongst the throngs of those eagerly anticipating the new trailer for Ridley Scott’s Prometheus at Wonder Con 2012, it occurred to us: Could Scott’s film be the sleeper most-anticipated movie of 2012? Given The Hunger Games, Twilight’s final chapter, The Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers, this year could be epic. After witnessing scenes from the film that marks Scott’s return to space after the early 1980’s Blade Runner and Alien, prepare yourself for the magic that is... Prometheus. Tell us... does this movie not look awesome?

Prometheus Trailer 2

Battlestar Galactica fans, wonder what will be the next big thing we get from show veteran Katee Sackhoff? Be curious no more! We’ve got the first photo of the actress in the upcoming film Riddick. Sure, Vin Diesel returns to the role that made him famous, but our bet is on the fact that many are eager to see Sackhoff fly past her Galactica persona. The film series that truly began with Pitch Black has given Diesel one of his best characters. We’re truly thrilled to witness the next chapter of the space-born reluctant hero.

After Movie Fanatic left Wonder Con and was dazzled by the Prometheus presentation (including the new trailer), we put to use a Weyland Corporation business card we were given and voila! We’ve got a “commercial” for the fictional Prometheus company that arrived courtesy of that biz card that shows Michael Fassbender as you have never seen him before.

Prometheus Viral Video: Our Family is Growing

The Our Family is Growing commercial takes us to the time of the film, where robots debuting on the market are treated with the same fervor that was just seen with the release of the new iPad. We ran the TED Talk video featuring Guy Pearce’s character talking about the future of robotics, and now we can see the fruit of the company’s labor.

When Josh Hutcherson went in to audition for The Hunger Games, after reading the books, he knew exactly what part he wanted. It’s the one he got: Peeta. “He was the character I connected with by far the most in the book. I felt that I could play him of all the characters for sure,” he said and laughed.

When he screen tested opposite Jennifer Lawrence, he just felt something click and had high hopes for scoring the part. “I hit it off with Jennifer right away. I had met her a couple of times at some events. We’re both from Kentucky and kind of had that automatic connection. She's such an easy person to get along with. And acting with her was incredibly easy as well. So for me, I felt it right away. We really hit it off.”

Peeta is quiet, yet he is able to turn on the charm when the camera’s on him once he gets to the Capitol, a trait with which the actor could seriously identify. “I am very much like that. I can be a lot more quiet and reserved with my friends and more of a subdued kind of personality. Then when I need to, I can turn it on and kind of be big and entertaining and whatnot. It was a lot like me in a weird way,” Hutcherson said. “As far as which side of him was more fun to play? I like the more quiet kind of version. As an actor, it's more interesting because you have to do more with saying less, which is always a challenge and always fun.”

He does share another trait with Peeta: Hutcherson believes he’d be alright if he had to survive in the wild. “I watch a lot of Man versus Wild so I think that's prepared me highly for this kind of situation. Because I grew up in Kentucky, I was always playing outside. I love hiking and camping and all those kinds of things. So I might do alright in the wilderness,” Hutcherson said.

Could he ever see doing a bold gesture as Peeta does professing his love for Katniss on national TV? “It's pretty bold! It's pretty bold. In the right kind of situation, if there was a situation like that where maybe I could help somebody out or really kind of help take care of somebody I care about, yeah -- I could do that.”

Of all the stellar actors on The Hunger Games set, it was Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) whom Hutcherson most had an affinity for and looked to learn something from. “I had a ton of scenes with him and just watching him, he is epic,” Hutcherson said, smiling. “He’s such an amazing actor. I've grown up loving all of his work and to be in scenes with him and watch him was definitely very big for me.”

The Hunger Games TV Spot 2

When it comes to the future of Peeta and Katniss, the actor is thrilled to come back to the franchise to film the final two books in Suzanne Collins’ book series and further explore where their characters go after The Hunger Games.

“I'm just interested to see where I can take Peeta over the course of the story. He gets brainwashed and loses his mind. I believe it's in the third book, where he kind of starts to hate Katniss and has this thing out for her,” Hutcherson said. “I think that’s an interesting dynamic to play. It's going to be cool to take Peeta, who has been lovey-dovey and in love with Katniss this entire time, and flip it around and see what that's like to play that side of him.”

Even while looking to the future, Hutcherson comes back to the now to stress how eager he is for the first film to be released. “For me, excitement is building. This whole time we put a lot of work into it -- everybody has, and so it's been pretty anticipated for a while. So for it to finally be coming out, it's a relief I think,” Hutcherson said. “To have all this time and people have been wondering what it's like, for us to finally be able to say, ‘This is what it's like and now you get to see it’ is awesome. I am so proud of the film. I loved it thoroughly. And if I like a movie that I am in, that means that other people are going to like it too because I'm very, very hard on myself.”

During The Walking Dead season finale, what was almost as thrilling as that fantastic show’s closing episode, was the new trailer for The Raven. The film features John Cusack as the iconic poet Edgar Allan Poe, who is having a maniac take his writings and bring them horrifyingly to life. When citizens across Baltimore begin being killed in manners described in his prose, Poe becomes involved in the murder investigation in order to give detectives insight into where the killer may strike next.

The Raven TV Spot

The film lands in theaters April 27 and also stars Brendan Gleeson, Alice Eve and Luke Evans.

At least something good has come out of that juggernaut that was Batman and Robin. George Clooney starred as the Caped Crusader and Chris O'Donnell was Robin, as many remember, but it was the performance of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the film’s main villain that sticks out. Over at Tosh.0’s blog, he is featuring an insane fictionalized musical number called Batman, You Son of a Bitch. The song is sung by someone sounding a lot like the former California Governor.

Batman and Robin The Musical

Let us know what you think in the comments below… is the video creative or what?

Those who have seen The Cabin in the Woods cannot wait for anyone else to witness the film. It is a spook fest and the most original you'll see for some time. The film opens April 13 and features The Avengers star Chris Hemsworth leading a group of friends in a woodsy week away from life’s stresses. Only thing, their cabin has other ideas.

Cabin in the Woods TV Trailer

Dimension Films has unleashed its red band trailer for Piranha 3DD and you will never look at a water park the same way again. Lake Victoria was the site of the terror in Piranha 3D and now those ferocious fish are wreaking havoc at the Big Wet Water Park. Back to reprise their roles from the first film are Christopher Lloyd and Ving Rhames. Joining the franchise is David Hasselhoff, who portrays a celebrity lifeguard (a stretch for the former Baywatch star?), Katrina Bowden (30 Rock) and David Koechner (Anchorman). Look for the water-born thrills to arrive in theaters June 1. Warning: The following trailer is NSFW.

Piranha 3DD Red Band Trailer

Emma Stone and The Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb visited Wonder Con and Movie Fanatic was there to capture any little something something we could glean about their upcoming veiled-with-secrecy blockbuster. The actress, who plays Gwen Stacy, talks about how she wrapped her head around 50 years of source material for her character while director Webb tells us why star Andrew Garfield was his man.

The Amazing Spider-Man: Emma Stone and Marc Webb Interview

The film is among the year’s most anticipated and lands in theaters July 3.

Fresh on the heels of the Wonder Con Prometheus trailer, 20th Century Fox has released the film’s international trailer. The global teaser features more footage than the domestic one and has a completely different feel, but more importantly… gives us more to chew on about the actual story and the characters that inhabit it.

Prometheus International Trailer 2

The film, the first sci-fi thriller from director Ridley Scott since Blade Runner, hits theaters June 8. Prometheus stars Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace.

Soon after Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteers as a tribute for her sister, she is taken away to get ready for her journey to the Capitol. Just before leaving, she is allowed to visit with loved ones. Her final visitor is Gale (Liam Hemsworth). It is an emotional scene and we have it! The Hunger Games arrives March 23 with millions of fans eagerly awaiting that date.

Hunger Games Clip: Katniss and Gale Say Goodbye

In the last five days, Movie Fanatic has had 10 trailers debut from some of 2012’s most anticipated films. From Prometheus and Dark Shadows to Snow White and the Huntsman and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, it’s been one incredible run for trailers. Not to be left out, we also premiered the teasers for The Cabin in the Woods, The Raven, Piranha 3DD, Lockout and Chernobyl Diaries. With thirty minutes of new footage from some of the biggest movies of the year, we wondered:

Which new trailer has you most excited?

Summit Entertainment loves to tease you, Twilight fans! With the Breaking Dawn Part 2 trailer arriving before The Hunger Games this Friday, today the studio released a short 17-second tease of the upcoming trailer. The full teaser will appear before all showings of The Hunger Games this weekend and will be available online come March 26. Let’s sum up the sentiment of the fans of the series when it comes to this tease: We’ll take the 17 seconds!

Breaking Dawn Part 2 Teaser

21 Jump Street has officially triumphed and in the process, given us some stellar movie quotes. The film stars Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko and shot to the top of the box office in its first week of release, earning over $35 million. The 1980s undercover detective show that made Johnny Depp famous jumped to the big screen as an R-rated comedy. And what comedies do better than any genre of film... give us unforgettable lines.

The movie also features Rob Riggle as a teacher, Mr. Walters, Ellie Kemper as another educator Ms. Griggs (one who finds it hard to resist Tatum’s good looks), Ice Cube as Captain Dickson and Nick Offerman as Deputy Chief Harvey. In honor of the film’s box office victory, we present our very best 21 Jump Street quotes.

Jenko: (Expletive) you science! | permalink

Deputy Chief Harvey: Do you even know the Miranda rights?
Jenko: It obviously starts with... you have the right to... remain an attorney...
Deputy Chief Harvey: Did you just say you have the right to be an attorney?
Schmidt: Well, you do have the right to be an attorney if you want to... | permalink

Captain Dickson: Can you two stop (expletive) with the Korean Jesus! | permalink

Schmidt: When did I get stabbed?! That's awesome! | permalink

Captain Dickson: You are here because you some Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus lookin' mother (expletive). You will be going in as undercover high school students. | permalink

Mr. Walters: When did you go through puberty? Like at seven or something? | permalink

Domingo: You guys even real cops? You look like kids at Halloween.
Jenko: Hey! You want me to beat your dick off?
Domingo: You want to beat my dick off?
Schmidt: I think what he was trying to say was, he's gonna punch you so many times round the genital area that your dick's just gonna fall off. | permalink

Mr. Walters: Put your tongue back in your mouth. | permalink

Ms. Griggs: Let me check out your chest... Let me check out your test. | permalink

Is it us, or does Daniel Radcliffe look remarkably like Allen Ginsberg in the first photo of the actor from the upcoming film Kill Your Darlings? The Harry Potter star is set to play the iconic author in the upcoming film whose plot is intriguing to say the least. The movie follows the alleged stalking and murder plot geared towards Beat Generation authors Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Lucien Carr and David Kammerer.

Be still our beating hearts, The Hunger Games nation, the odds are ever in your favor with the film from Gary Ross. This is a case where the page-to-screen adaptation of a beloved literary series makes the grade. Sure, a tiny few things are altered, but fans of the story of Katniss Everdeen and the first cinematic chapter of her journey should be ecstatic. 

First and foremost, Jennifer Lawrence could not have been more perfectly cast as Miss Everdeen. From the film’s opening moments we meet not only the actress as the iconic character, but the setting that this tale entails. She is destitute and is the anchor that barely keeps her family floating above water. The District 12 resident is about to meet her destiny as the Reaping is upon us. What is the Reaping, you ask? Once a year every child from 12 to 18 gathers and submits their name to be considered for the annual Hunger Games.

Years ago, this world was in the midst of a revolt. When the government secured control over the rebellion, the authoritarian leaders -- headquartered in the Capitol -- decided to “teach a lesson” each year on the anniversary of the uprising. They would hold a fight-to-the-death challenge fought by two kids from each District. The entire thing is televised to the world.

As the Reaping is taking place, we meet Katniss and her sister Prim, both eligible for the Games. When Prim’s name is selected in her first year of availability, Katniss volunteers as tribute and we’re off and running. The male selected for the games from her District 12 home is Peeta (Josh Hutcherson). Soon, they are off on a train to the Capitol with Effie (Elizabeth Banks), a government rep whose allegiance lies solely with her government. Then we meet Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), the duo’s mentor and a former winner of the Games himself.

The “honor” of this selection is shown by director Gary Ross as the pair pull into the station at the Capitol. It is a frenzied welcome reminiscent of the hometown visits by American Idol finalists. Peeta seems to relish it, while Katniss is not so sure.

The Hunger Games rivets on so many fronts. It is an origins story, but so much more. Ross has crafted a world of sights and sounds that are unlike audiences have ever seen before. The other crowning achievement of the helmer is his casting. Rarely has a book so effectively been cast for the screen. Hutcherson channels Peeta with an equal amount of panache and youthful awe. Katniss’ District 12 childhood friend Gale (who it appears has feelings for her), as embodied by Liam Hemsworth, is stoic and strong. While the three main stars, particularly Lawrence and Hutcherson, carry the film, the support cast excels.

Banks is a revelation as Effie, and Harrelson is Haymitch in every way possible. Donald Sutherland could not have been a more perfect choice to play President Snow, while Wes Bentley’s Seneca is the Games’ ringmaster and rivets in every scene. And then there’s the casting of rocker Lenny Kravitz as Cinna. The stylist to Katniss plays his part to perfection -- we almost want more from him.

The Hunger Games is a sweeping epic filled with suspense, romance and immense power. It stays with you long after the closing credits. Along with The Grey, Movie Fanatic believes the Suzanne Collins page-to-screen effort is the best film of 2012. We’ve seen the film twice now, and are eager to witness it again and again. That has to be the highest form of praise.

Some have compared the series to the Twilight Saga, but that is a fail on so many levels. For one, the books are much more adaptable to the screen. There’s also the fact that the story’s resonance is more universal, and not simply aimed at teenage girls and their mothers. This is a story for our time -- that appeals to women and men, of all ages.

The latest trailer and a poster have premiered for Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. Movie Fanatic was honored to see 25 minutes of footage during a recent presentation by DreamWorks Animation and so far… so great! More on that presentation later today, but for now, we have the film’s latest trailer.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Trailer 2

The movie’s poster also premiered today, featuring our favorite lost zoo animals sporting rainbow-colored Afro wigs. It’s explained thoroughly in the film and is quite the image to say the least.

The latest in the series that stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith lands in theaters June 8.

Dark Shadows, fresh off the debut of its highly anticipated trailer, has unveiled nine character posters and of course… we have to start with star Johnny Depp. The actor is the first featured, but he is far from alone in this all-star cast. Also included are character posters for Michelle Pfeiffer as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, Helena Bonham Carter as Dr. Julia Hoffman, Jonny Lee Miller as Roger Collins, Bella Heathcote as Victoria Winters, Jackie Earle Haley as Willie Loomis, Chloe Grace Moretz as Caroline Stoddard and Eva Green as Angelique Bouchard.

The film premieres May 11.

With The Muppets arriving on Blu-Ray and DVD, Movie Fanatic scored an exclusive interview with two of its stars, new Muppet Walter and the veteran Muppet, Fozzie Bear. The film, written by star Jason Segel and Nick Stoller, brought back the iconic characters and also introduced them to a whole new generation. Be sure to check out the film on home video and enjoy our chat with two of the film’s stars!

Movie Fanatic: Walter, what does it mean to you to be part of the big screen return of The Muppets?

Walter: It means everything to me! If it wasn’t for The Muppets I wouldn’t be here -- or anywhere -- today. And I certainly wouldn’t be part of the whole Muppet family. I can honestly say: Before this movie, it was like I didn’t exist. But hey, look at me now!

Movie Fanatic: Who is your favorite Muppet and why?

Walter: I love all the Muppets. In fact, I worship the ground Miss Piggy walks on. (She likes that… a lot.) But if I have to choose one Muppet as a favorite, it would be Kermit. He can sing, dance, act, play banjo, ride a bike and somehow put up with all the other Muppets! He’s my role model, my hero… my amphibian idol.

Movie Fanatic: Now Fozzie, how was it to get the whole gang back together?

Fozzie: It was great! I didn’t even know we were apart, but when we all got together to make the movie, it was just like old times -- only louder. 

Movie Fanatic: And what was the biggest challenge making this film for you, Fozzie?

Fozzie: Same as any movie we make -- the biggest challenge is always making sure you don’t get between Miss Piggy and the camera. Not a good place to be.

The Muppets Final Parody Trailer

Movie Fanatic: Now Walter, you spend most of your time with Jason. You guys seem like real best friends…

Walter: Jason and I are like brothers. Just like in the movie, we went everywhere together and did everything together. (If you watch his other movies, you can sometimes see me in the background waving.) It was so much fun to make The Muppets with him… and to know that the Bret McKenzie song that we sang in the movie Man or Muppet won the Best Song Oscar explodes the cool meter. Would I work with Jason again? Absolutely! Why, have you heard something? I’m available. I can start today!

Movie Fanatic: Now Fozzie said he had to stay out of Miss Piggy’s way when a camera’s around. How’d you find her, Walter?

Walter: Oh, Miss Piggy treats everyone that way. “Hey you!” ”Move it, buster” and “Watch it, weirdo.” These are all terms of endearment from Miss Piggy. I got along great with her, especially when she found out I’d do absolutely anything she needed done -- from getting her dry cleaning to fetching her coffee to cleaning out her pool filter. You may not know this about Miss Piggy, but she really likes to be waited on.

Movie Fanatic: Walter, you sing so well in the film, who are your singing idols?

Walter: Oh, thank you. I never had a lesson. As for my singing idols: well, Kermit, of course. I’m a big fan of Weezer, OK Go and My Morning Jacket… oh yeah, and Beaker. He’s got a limited repertoire, but if you have a song with “meep” in it, Beaker is the man to sing it.

Movie Fanatic: And Fozzie, your comic idols as you’re the resident stand-up artist?

Fozzie: I admire all the greats -- George Burns, Milton Berle, Gilda Radner, Lily Tomlin, Bob Hope, Jack E. Leonard, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Jack Black and, of course, my all-time comedy idol, Gags Beasley, who still writes most of my jokes.

Movie Fanatic: What’s next for you all, another movie perhaps?

Walter: Kermit has already asked me to stick around… so I guess I’m part of the troupe. And besides, Miss Piggy still has a really, really long “to do” list for me. What’s next? Hmm, let’s see: I have to go fetch her dog Foo-Foo from the groomers and then go online and blog about how wonderful she is. Busy day!

Fozzie: Lunch. I’m starved.

There is variety and there is what we have with this week’s Blu-Ray and DVD premieres. There’s the ultra-violent, ultra-awesome The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Jason Segel’s bringing Kermit and the gang back in The Muppets, Jonah Hill’s hilarious The Sitter, the uber-dramatic Carnage with its all-star cast and Gary Oldman riveting in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Rooney Mara sizzles in the title role of David Fincher’s electric version of Stieg Larsson’s bestseller. Daniel Craig co-stars and the tandem of the actor and Mara is astounding. Visually arresting, intensely emotional and powerful beyond belief, fans of the book series will delight in the American film adaptation. The film lands on Blu-Ray and DVD with four hours of bonus footage that takes fans further into the darkness that is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 8-Minute Trailer

The Muppets: Segel and writing partner Nick Stoller more than succeeded in bringing Jim Henson’s creations into the 21st century with The Muppets. The film is funny, heartwarming and has more sing-a-long songs than any Muppet movie I remember. The extras on the Blu-Ray/DVD Wocka-Wocka Value Pack Movie Fanatic received were mind-blowingly good. Not only did we get the film on DVD and Blu-Ray, but also the stellar soundtrack. Among the standout extras is The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made, a making-of documentary that Muppet fans will rejoice over and a video of the first table read of the entire cast, including Amy Adams, that push this film from the should have… to must have!

The Muppets Final Parody Trailer

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Oldman earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the big-screen adaptation of John le Carre’s classic book of the same title. It is one of the most intelligent films of 2011 and requires much of its viewer. Don’t look away for one second or you will be left behind. The film features an all-star cast including Mark Strong, Colin Firth and Toby Jones.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Trailer

The Sitter: Jonah Hill may be earning raves for his dramatic work in Moneyball, but in The Sitter, he reminds us how talented he is at comedy. The classic babysitter comedy gets an R-rated incarnation with The Sitter that finds Hill’s character babysitting neighbor kids so his single mother can go on her first date in years. Hilarity… and madness ensue.

The Sitter Trailer 2

Carnage: Based on the stage play, Carnage features Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz as parents of two children who got in a schoolyard fight. The film very much feels like a stage play in its character-driven mode of plot motion. It falls flat, but we give it an “E” for effort.

Carnage Trailer