A French poster and trailer for The Wolfman have come online and while I don’t understand a single word of the trailer (damn you French dubbing!), I think the poster may be my favorite thus far. Much like the previous poster featuring only Emily Blunt, they’re not trying to impress you with the scary image of a lupine-Benecio Del Toro, but provide a smirking nod to the horror in store for the viewer.  All you get with this new one is the top of a cane.  You could do far worse when it comes to a teaser poster.  And while I don’t understand what the characters are saying in the French trailer, I think it’s clear that this film will be visually impressive.  Check out both the trailer and the poster after the jump.  The Wolfman hits theaters in both the US and France on February 10, 2010.

If you need an example of how smart marketing can turn around naysayers on a film, look no further than Joe Johnston’s “The Wolfman”.  After the bad buzz generated by the switch in directors from Mark Romanek (”One Hour Photo”) to Joe Johnston (”Hidalgo”) coupled with constant kicks in the release date (the film was first intended to open on November 12, 2008) “The Wolfman” will finally hit theaters on February 12, 2009.  Coupled with its most recent and most awesome trailer, “The Wolfman” is back on people’s radars and it’s looking to compete next Valentine’s Day.

The new poster for the film shows just how ballsy the marketing for this film is willing to go.  The Wolfman isn’t even in the poster but it’s obvious that Emily Blunt’s character is freaking out and with good reason.  She’s in a movie called “The Wolfman.”  I think the marketing will payoff as couples could go see this instead of the weekend’s rom-com anthology “Valentine’s Day” (or they might choose the gay Sundance sensation, “I Love You, Phillip Morris” starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor).  Hit the jump to see the poster and strongly consider putting it on your wall.

This new trailer for “The Wolfman” may play more like a teaser but it’s still highly effective.  Combined with the previous (and longer) trailer from August, I’m shocked that I’m actually excited for this film despite its tormented production and its repeated kicks around the calendar.  The trailer released today highlights the visuals more than the story but it looks like director Joe Johnston has created an imaginative and impressive gothic world for the Wolfman to roam.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer along with a brief synopsis.  “The Wolfman” hits theaters on February 12^th, 2010.

The first trailer for director Joe Johnston’s “The Wolfman” has finally been released. While much fuss has been made about its delayed release date, with a cast consisting of Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving, this is a movie I’m really looking forward to. And if this trailer is any indication, we’re in for a good time next February. So what are you waiting for…watch the trailer after the jump!

Last week we were happy to report that director Guillermo del Toro had signed actor Hugo Weaving to reprise the role of Elrond in the upcoming two-part adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”.  This was big news - especially to Hugo Weaving.

While promoting his upcoming film “Last Ride”, Weaving spoke to Moviehole and said “I haven’t actually talked to anyone about it. Doesn’t mean I won’t be doing it, [I'm] just not onboard yet.”  Weaving went on to say that he’s “really excited that [Del Toro] is directing. He’s a fantastic choice - an absolutely wonderful choice, just brilliant. It’d be good to get back together with Andy Serkis and Ian McKellan, and whoever else comes back…”

So this is where we stand - it looks like Weaving is definitely ready to come onboard. And its obvious that del Toro wants him onboard - if they could just merge their mutual desires via some sort of electronic communication I’m sure that all would swiftly be put to right… may I suggest Twitter?

According to TheOneRing.net, director Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that Hugo Weaving will return as Elrond, Lord of Rivendell for the upcoming two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”.  You may remember Elrond as the character who constantly warned his daughter about messing around that hunky Ranger Aragorn.  Then he relented and gave Aragorn a massive sword in a no-way-symbolic “I Now Give You Permission To Bone My Daughter”-present.

The audio interview del Toro did with BBC Radio 5 Simon Mayo also hints that Andy Serkis and Ian McKellan may also return as Gollum and Gandalf, respectively.  But let’s just take it one step at a time and happily welcome Agent Smith back to The Shire.