Ultraman is Coming!

Henshin Online has reported that the Ultraman the Next movie will premiere in America during the Japanese Giant Monsters Festival, held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA from June 24th through the beginning of July. Other films being shown with it are Godzilla VS MechaGodzilla (1974), Terror of MechaGodzilla, Godzilla VS Megalon, and King Kong Escapes to name a few. Ultraman the Next will be shown during "Ultraman Day" with short features and a live stage show before the movie.

Ultraman the Next will then be shown at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA on June 26th, and at the FanTasia Film Festival which runs throughout July in Canada. (Will there be English subtitles or French ones?) Finally, at the end of August, it will be shown as a part of an "Ultraman Event" during the Bay Area Film Events in San Francisco. It's also rumored that it might be shown at this year's G-Fest in Chicago.

I would be really excited if I had the money, resources, or even time to run across the country to see it. It would be a great thrill to see Ultraman the Next on the big screen, with hopefully no dubbing, but I'd be happy if it just got a domestic video release, done with respect by a company like Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters.

You Haven't Been Watching "EYES"

According to Zap2it.com, repeats of Law and Order and CSI: NY had better ratings Wednesday night than Daly's new show. Now, that's sad. Why is no one watching "EYES?" Is it because it's stylish, fun, and I like it? Or is there some kind of government conspiracy against Tim Daly being in a nicely written show that doesn't last more than a season. (And being very optimistic when I say that "EYES" will even last for one season.)

Wednesday's episode was great, with their client being an old roommate of Daly's whose mistress was kidnapped and held for ransom for a large sum of money that the roommate claims he can't pay. Of course, Daly finds out he's lying, and wants to make a deal with the kidnapper... The only thing that I was disappointed with is that the subplot, the "B" plot if you will, seemed rushed and not as well written, like it needed more time than it was given to fully develop itself, just like last week's subplot with the hate crime.

Still, I'm going to enjoy this series for as long as it lasts. Which may not be much longer...

Hugh Laurie NOT in new Superman Movie

The British actor, best known for his roles in Blackadder and other Brit comedies, was going to be Perry White in Bryan Singer's new Superman movie, but due to an unforseen act of God, (House was renewed for a second season) Laurie now can't fullfill his contract with Singer and must bow out. He's being replaced by veteran actor Frank Langella.

I have mixed feelings about this. First, I couldn't really picture Laurie as White, but then again, being Dr. House, Laurie has shown us that he has a profound gift for portraying irascible bosses. But I'd rather have him in a new season of a good show, than in one movie. Perhaps Singer will hire him in a future role, such as X4 or Usual Suspects 2 or ... well, you get the idea.

Tim Daly on "Ellen"

The former "Wings" star was on the talk show promoting his new series. While it was only a five minute interview, it was nice to actually see him on a talk show. Besides talking about his new show, Ellen showed off his embarassing high school photo.

Anyway, he will also be on the Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight with, I hope, a longer interview segment. More on this tomorrow.