Coraline Official Trailer and Mystery Boxes

The official Coraline theatrical trailer has hit the internet and to no one’s surprise it looks really, really good. I don’t know what kind of advancements have been made in the technology used to film stop motion animation movies, but Coraline looks to have taken the art form to the next level. If you don’t believe me check out the film’s official trailer below:



On a side note, have you guys heard about or seen the mystery boxes sent out to bloggers around the world by the production company behind Coraline to promote the film’s release? Only fifty of these handmade chests were created and each one is different from the next in look and the contents inside. The boxes contain actual items used in the making of the film and include things such as hand written letters, photos and random props. This might just be one of the coolest movie promotions I’ve ever heard of! It's just too bad The Blot didn't make the cut.


If you’re interested in finding out more about these Coraline promo boxes and seeing the gifts 50 very lucky bloggers received then head here to find a list of links to every known blog that’s received a chest so far. The list is updated as more recipients come forward.

Battlestar Galactica - The Final Episodes

Well we’re finally here, just one day away from the beginning of the end. The final 10 episodes of Battlestar Galactica begin airing on Friday, January 16, 2009 and The Blot doesn’t know how to react. Should I be happy or sad that the fourth and final season of BSG will be coming to its scheduled end in just a few short weeks?


On the one hand I’m excited. Not only because after a ridiculously long hiatus we get to finally watch all new episodes of one of the best TV shows ever, but also because we’ll hopefully be getting a ton of answers to questions that have been building for four long seasons. Questions like “who is the fifth and final Cylon?” and “what exactly happened to the planet Earth?” But on the other hand I’m bummed because after a measly 10 more episodes it’ll all be over…no more Starbuck, no more Cylons, no more political intrigue wrapped in religious allegories and no more Edward James Olmos giving one of the best, underappreciated performances in television history.


I have no idea what’s in store for the last remaining survivors of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol but I’m sure it’ll be exciting and not everyone will make it through to the end alive. Any guesses on which main characters bite the dust first? And guessing one of the numbered Cylon skin-jobs doesn't count since they can just be reborn if a resurrection ship is nearby.

If it’s any consolation, this won’t be the last we of our favorite Battlestar Galactica characters on television as a prequel made for television movie is already in the works. Battlestar Galactica: The Plan will be directed by Edward James Olmos and air in 2009 following the conclusion of the series. The two hour movie will take place before the events of the miniseries and focuses “on familiar characters including Cylon Number One, known as Cavil, Resistance Leader Sam T. Anders and Chief Galen Tyrol.” (link) BSG: The Plan reveals that even though “the Cylons had a plan, it didn't account for one thing: survivors. During the chaotic aftermath of the destruction, two powerful Cylon agents struggle with plots and priorities on the human ships that got away, and among the resistance fighters who were left behind.” (link)

Battlestar Galactica Season 4, Part II (also known as BSG Season 4.5) will air Fridays on the Sci-Fi Channel at 10/9c.