We have all heard about the unfortunate reality that is Dragonball: Evolution, but in an interview IGN had with James Marsters and Justin Chatwin (two stars of the new movie), we may now have to keep avoiding this franchise for a few years. It is their hope that the series will continue on to, maybe, 7 movies! Oh how they dream. It is my hope, however, that no one sees this movie and that after it’s opening (set for April 10) an enraged mob will torch and destroy all traces of this atrocity.

Marsters, who will be playing the green man Piccolo, states:

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Here are some of the top news stories from this past Valentines Day weekend….

• Several media sources are reporting that Scarlett Johansson may be Emily Blunt’s replacement to star as Black Widow in Iron Man 2. As we stated earlier, Blunt is trying to work out scheduling conflicts between Iron Man, and the Jack Black film Gulliver’s Travels. If the Johansson speculation wasn’t enough, rumors are swirling that Joss Whedon muse Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse) wants the role as well! [Slashfilm]
• A new poster has been released to promote the anime adaptation, Dragonball: Evolution. It features Goku, Bulma, Piccolo, Master Roshi, and Mai. The tagline for the poster reads, “Master Your Destiny.” Nope, I’m still not convinced. [Latino Review]
• Check out some footage of Kristin Kreuk in action as Chun Li in a fight scene from, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. The fight lasts a little over 30 seconds and I’ve definitely seen better, but you can judge for yourself. Be warned there’s some pretty bad wire work involved. [First Showing]
• The marketing relationship between movies and toys is getting stronger everyday.”The LEGO Group have announced a new licensing cross-over with Disney Consumer Products. Set to launch in 2010 are three new lines of interlocking blocks based upon the Prince of Persia movie, Toy Story and Cars.” [Slashfilm]
• Another TV spot for Warner Brother’s Watchmen has hit the airwaves! This is the 5th promotional spot for the movie, and boy does it bring the drama. [Superherohype]

Let’s just take a little peek at some of the fun stuff going on in the movie blogging world, shall we?

• Looking to add some Watchmen to your walls? Illustrator Alex Pardee will be selling some awesome Watchmen-inspired art at the New York Comic Con this weekend. There is small example above, but for more information go to /Film
• It seems to be a common theme in movies lately for old guys to keep on punching long after they should have retired. Rourke, Eastwood, and more. Check out “Top Eight Old Guys Who are Still Kicking Ass” on unrealitymag
• Just released are two new Astroboy images. Something about this film just doesn’t get me too excited. I don’t know why. Check out the images at AICN
• Last but not least, another, YES! another Dragonball Evolution trailer over at firstshowing. Stop the insanity!

Is it just me, or are they even trying to make this movie look half way decent? I guess their realizing that anime fans are no joke. First, they decided to change the title of the film from Dragonball to Dragonball:Evolution, and now they’ve put out this new international trailer. I will not be easily swayed James Wong.

Dragonball:Evolution will be released on April 8, 2009. Its directed by James Wong, and stars Justin Chatwin and Chow Yun-Fat.