It's been far over a decade, but the wait is over. This December, Walt Disney Pictures will debut "Tron Legacy" in IMAX and 3D at movie theater across the globe. Not bad, since the original barely dented the box office with only a $33 million take.

A weeks before the first theatrical trailer was to debut before "Alice", a viral marketing campaign was being waged online. A binary clock counted down, while by scrolling down lower and clicking on "Flynn Lives", the site briefly catched the viewer up with the events in the "Tron" universe. Apparently, renegade programmer Kevin Flynn has vanished--presumambly into cyberspace. The evil corporation he used to work for, Encom, has issued strong denials about his whereabouts. However, hackers from archaic Usenet users to modern day Internet trollers believe Flynn is alive and fighting the corporate system. But Flynn'll need a lot more help--namely the son he hasn't seen in twenty... >> Read full headline

Long in development hell, the third "Ghostbusters" film is finally emerging to head into production. Plans for a third film go back as far as 1998, when Dan Ackyrod penned a film that focused on the original team (with the exception of Peter Venkman, who married Dana and was helping to raise her son), before turning the business over to a younger generation of Ghostbusters. They would be transported to a hellish alternate version of Manhattan called Manhellion, and confront Lucifer himself (with the help of Venkman, who returns in a cameo appearance). That script, as well as a proposed "Ghostbusters IV" faded to obscurity around 2000. But the success of the franchise on dvd/blu-ray release, as well as the very popular video game and graphic novel, has brought the boys back from obscurity.

A new script by the scribes behind "The Office" is in the finishing stages, with veteran director Ivan Reitman returning to helm... >> Read full headline

Right now, the sequel to "Paranormal Activity" is setting sail without a captain. Kevin Geurtert was originally slated to be in the director's seat; that was before Lionsgate invoked a contractual obligation, and legally compelled him to helm "Saw VII" instead. Oren Peli, the director of the first film, was rumored to be being wooed back by Paramount. Today, the Los Angeles Times reported things have taken an even more surprising turn.

Brian DePalma, the director behind "Scarface", "Mission:Impossible", "The Untouchables", and "Dressed to Kill" is being considered to direct the horror sequel. It that sounds incredible, consider that Academy Award winner Akiva Goldsman, who adapted "DaVinci Code" and "Angels and Demons", was close to signing up as director.

DePalma's a frontrunner, but not a certainty yet. Brad Andersen, director of "Session 9" and "The Machinist" are also in the mix, ditto for Greg McLean-the helmer of "Rogue" and "Wolf Lake". Another unmentioned... >> Read full headline

The publicity junkets for "Cop Out" have already begun to slip out news tidbits, namely about the newest adventure of beleagured NYC cop John McClane who can't stay out of bad situations. MTV interviewed Bruce Willis, who revealed he expected to begin shooting "Die Hard V" next year. Nothing yet on director,cast, or even a plot; the IMDB has the fifth "Die Hard" set for release sometime in 2012.  

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The fourth "Pirates of the Caribean" film hit rocky seas when it first left dock. Director Gore Verbinski, who helmed the first three films, passed on the project to shepherd a film version of the video game hit "Bio-Shock". Then Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley announced they were giving the fourth film the black spot, deciding on pursuing other projects. Then news came akin to walking the plank in shark infested waters--Johnny Depp was said to be unsure about returning as Captain Jack Sparrow. Without the iconic lead in the film, the movie was sunk before it pulled out of the harbor.

Now it appears things are far from dire on "Pirates of the Caribean: On Stranger Tides". Johnny Depp is fully aboard as Capt. Jack Sparrow, and he'll be joined by two new castmates. Ian McShane is signing on as the villain of the tale, Bluebeard. Geoffery Rush is expected to return as Capt. Barbossa; newbie... >> Read full headline

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Sony announced last week that "The Lost Symbol" was on its' way to theaters. The film rights to Dan Brown's third Robert Langdon novel was bought by Sony last February, with the film adaptation to be released by Columbia Pictures in 2012. Screenwriter Steven Knight, who adapted the novel "Shutter Island", will be handling the writing chores. There was no official announcement regarding director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks, but they are expected to sign on in the coming months. Brian Grazer and John Calley will produce for Imagine Entertainment.

"The Lost Symbol" was originally set for release on November 2006, and the publication date was pushed back an additional several times. When it finally debuted on September 15, 2009, it demolished sales records and sold over a million copies the day after it arrived in American stores. The third Robert Langdon novel was #1 on Amazon.com's Canadian and British sites; Barnes & Noble and Waterstone also... >> Read full headline

According to one of the writers of “Saw VII”, the series will take its’ final bow this Halloween. Patrick Melton was a guest on Demon Radio FM, where he revealed the franchise was ending at lucky number seven. The “Saw” series was originally slated to extend to at least eight films; plans changed when “Saw VI” was battered at the box office by “Paranormal Activity” and barely took home $30 million at the American box office.  “Saw VII: Endgame” will be released in 3D on October 22, 2010.

  According to Deadline.com, Summit Entertainment is considering splitting the final “Twilight” novel  into two separate films. While nothing has officially been announced, it would be a sound financial move to stretch out “Breaking Dawn”, especially in view of the... >> Read full headline

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Paramount Pictures confirmed this evening that Tom Cruise will be reprising his role of Ethan Hunt in a fourth "Mission: Impossible" film. No word yet on a script, which will be penned by Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec, but J. J. Abrams might return to the director's chair. "Mission: Impossible III" was released in 2006, and barely made back its' $150 million dollar budget. A sequel has been speculated on, but nothing concrete has ever been announced before this evening. Nothing has been said yet in terms of a supporting cast or when to expect filming to start, however Paramount has locked down a Memorial Day 2011 release date.The Global Cafe

Even though we miss Blue Underground releasing new titles, we love their work in bringing obscure cult classics to HD. Over the next four months Blue Underground will release Blu-ray editions of The Crazies (Feb.23) Vampyres (Mar. 30), City of the Living Dead (May. 25) & Django (May. 25).

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Verve Music Group has a few treats in-store for jazz lover over the next few weeks. These tasty morsels include new music from Jaime Cullum and Makato Ozone.  For those just learning about female vocal jazz, Verve just released a 3 CD retrospective box set centered on the work of singer Abbey Lincoln called Through the Years.

Abbey Lincoln - Through The Years      Jaime Cullum- The Pursuit (Mar.2)  Makato Ozone- Jungle (Out Now)

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Hello Everyone,

This year has been a blessing for my family and I.  My daughter Ingrid Nora Stotttlemyer was born at 8:26pm on 12/09/2009. She was quite early, but both my wife and Ingrid are doing well and getting better each day.  Many of you are parents and know the feeling of seeing and holding a son or daughter, but I never imagined the pride and love that a human could feel for a child. I also want to recognize the love and support from the Global Cafe staff, WSYC FM, fans, our families and friends.

Ingrid holding my finger 12/09/2009

Ingrid & Mommy

Look for more posting, reviews and podcast starting in the New Year. The Global Cafe wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

Cheers,

Trevor P. Stottlemyer

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After years of working on a new and improved Global Cafe Website, we present the new Global Cafe.  The new site is more user freindly and will provide up to date entertainment news, reviews, podcasts, features articles, videos and interviews. We are still working out a few bugs, but they will all come together in the near future. We also have a social networking present with MySpace, Twitter, Facebook and Blip FM. The Global Cafe wants to thank everyone connected with the development and growth of the new website.  Checkout  a sample of a new web based music program produced by the Global  Cafe called The Whole Note

Thank you and happy browsing,

Trevor P. Stottlemyer - Editor in Chief