The Smurfs Motion Picture First Look - Hank Azaria as Gargamel

When The Blot first heard Sony Pictures was making a live action Smurfs movie my first instinct was to cringe. This couldn’t possibly be a good idea, right? A CGI The Smurfs movie could be ok, but when you turn it into a live action/CGI animated film I start to worry. One thing the movie’s producers did right was cast Hank Azaria as the villain Gargamel. At first I didn’t understand the casting decision, but just look at the photo below! Azaria has been perfectly transformed into one of the most dastardly villains of my childhood.


While I’m still not sold on this film, Azaria does look the part. You can check out more photos of Hank Azaria as Gargamel here. I just hope my favorite three apples tall little blue Smurfs translate well to the silver screen. I’d hate to have the Smurfs ruined for a new generation. The Smurfs will be in 3D and is scheduled to premiere in theaters next summer (August 3, 2011).

Thor Motion Picture First Look - Chris Hemsworth as Thor

Late last week Marvel Studios and Paramount released the very first photo of Chris Hemsworth in costume as the mighty Thor. The Blot was very leery when Marvel first announced they would be making a live action Thor move, but does Hemsworth look great as the Norse God of Thunder or what? I am shocked they chose to use Thor’s modern look (designed by Olivier Coipel) over his more traditional look, but as long as he’s got his winged helmet I’ll be a happy comic book fan.


Thor stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Hopkins as Odin and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Thor is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 6, 2011.

New Johnny Cupcakes x A Nightmare on Elm Street T-Shirts

Do you know what the #1 movie in America was last week? If you said the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street you’d be correct! The horror film defied bad reviews by raking in a reported $33 million during its opening weekend, proving once and for all fans still love Freddy Krueger! Now you can show your support for the razor gloved killer by sporting one of these awesome Freddy Krueger inspired Johnny Cupcakes tees.


The Blot was a little disappointed to hear critics pan the A Nightmare on Elm Street reimagining starring Jackie Earle Haley because I’ve really loved the way Haley has reinvented himself these past few years. Jackie has done an amazing job picking a wide variety of kooky roles to really spotlight his amazing acting talent.

There are two A Nightmare on Elm Street inspired Johnny Cupcakes t-shirts, Big Kid Freddy and Freddy Crossbones. Both come in guys and girls sizes, and can be purchased directly from the Johnny Cupcakes online store for $35.99 each.