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A new clip from the upcoming A-Team movie has just been released by IGN. Check it out above!
The Clip contains a stunt that actor Bradley Cooper considers to be the most exciting stunt in the movie. He described shooting the scene to 2DayFM radio in Sydney...
]]>"To do the stunt we had an actual tank suspended on a machine that lifted it up and down as I fired the machine gun. I was shooting fully-loaded blanks on a sound stage and the noise was incredible, my whole body was shaking when we were doing that scene. It was so loud, I thought I was going to go deaf. Of course I didn't, it was fine, but it was an incredible stunt."
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To help promote the upcoming A-Team movie, Fox and Google decided to enlist the help of Paul van Dinther from PlanetInAction. Though they were very busily working on their new Helicopter game they just could not pass up such an opportunity as they tell on their blog...
When a large company like Google and Fox call you, you sit up and listen. Despite Murdock style deadlines, we pulled it off thanks to the amazing help we received from Google engineers
Google Earth Blog has snagged the video you see above, but the best way to view it is to play it by visiting the official Drive the A-Team Van YouTube channel
As you drive around, you can unlock tv spots and trailers from the movie by performing specific tasks such as holding 100 Mph, performing a variety of jumps, traveling over 6 miles or crashing the van enough times. The fun part about crashing is that if you just keep on going forward eventually you will drive right through the building and out the other side. Thats one tough van!
]]>"It wasn't the show I made," he says. "I played an iconic character, but they turned him into a girl! When you do Star Wars you don't turn Han Solo into a girl, Hannah Solo. "When you do Rio Bravo you don't have Madonna get her boots out to play John Wayne. "Create another character instead."
Perhaps we can blame all the rain over there in England. But it seems when ever our favorite actors do interviews across the pond their more melancholy sides appear. Dirk, who now lives in England where he is currently performing the roll of Columbo in Prescription: Murder at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre, apparently did not hold back on revealing his fears for the A-Team remake when speaking to the Sunday Murcury.Perhaps Leonard Nimoy could offer some advice into the dilema of being loved too much by fans. We all remember "I am not Spock" and "I am Spock" It is a crewel twist of fate you would expect of a Twilight Zone episode, you can gain immortality by playing a role, but in the end the role will have played you."You'll miss me if you blink. I kind of regret doing it because it's a non-part," says Dirk. "They wanted to be able to be able to say: 'Oh yeah, the original cast are in it' but we're not. "It is three seconds. It's kind of insulting."
"Nobody would hire me after the A Team," Dirk explains. "I was too closely associated and it was a stupid show. "The industry didn't like it. None of us went on and had a career after that : George, Dwight, Mr T. We were not well-loved. But doing Battlestar and the A team were, professionally, the best times of my life. Everything after that was so pale and boring, which I think was why I never really cared if I did another TV series."
I can hear Rod Serling's voice now from "The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine"... "Picture of a woman looking at a picture. Movie great of another time, once-brilliant star in a firmament no longer a part of the sky, eclipsed by the movement of earth and time. Barbara Jean Trenton, whose world is a projection room, whose dreams are made out of celluloid. Barbara Jean Trenton, struck down by hit-and-run years and lying on the unhappy pavement, trying desperately to get the license number of fleeting fame."
Look out Dirk, your next stop, the Twilight Zone!
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Toy company Jazwares has been hard at work creating the official A-Team action figures. We here at thea-teamonline.com have just been notified that the first seek peak will be revealed this friday on moviesblog.mtv.com
Update: article has now been posted check it out!
The line up will include:
The A-Team 3 ¾-Inch Action Figures (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $6.99) The A-Team is set to invade your home with an action-packed collection of highly detailed 3 ¾-inch Action Figures. Now you can collect all of your favorite characters and recreate your favorite A-Team moments. Perfect for collectors who have been a fan of the team for years or for those just getting in on the action. Available as Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus, Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith, Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock, Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, and Col. Lynch. (Each figure sold separately)
Classic A-Team Van with Electronics (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99) The iconic vehicle is back in action with the Classic A-Team Van with Electronics! The recognizable GMC van is highly detailed featuring its red stripe and a fully equipped interior that fits the 3¾-inch Action Figures. The Van even features sound clips from the movie and action packed sound effects. Now you're in the driver's seat with Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus and the team on their most covert missions!
The A-Team 12-Inch Collector Figures (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99) Bring the action to life with these highly detailed 12-inch Collectible Figures of your favorite A-Team characters. Each character features a voice chip with sound clips from the movie creating the ultimate must have for any fan of The A-Team. These collectible figures are available as Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus and Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith. (Each figure sold separately)
International A-Team 3 ¾-Inch Military 3-pack (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: €12.99) Suit up in your fatigues and join Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock and Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith on a secret military op. These highly detailed 3 ¾-Inch action figures will be strong assets in your undercover missions and bring the A-Team to life in your own home! Available as Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith and Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock
For the full press release keep reading after the jump...]]> SUNRISE, FL - April 27, 2010 - Jazwares™, a leader in the consumer products marketplace, has been tapped by Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing) to develop an extensive toy line for the upcoming feature film The A-Team. The launch of the Jazwares product line will coincide with the movie's release in June 2010."The release of The A-Team film will introduce a new generation of fans to the heroes of the popular series," said Laura Zebersky, executive vice president sales, Jazwares. "The A-Team is a part of pop culture history and we look forward to playing a role in its return."
"Jazwares is part of the 'A-Team' of licensees we've assembled to work on the merchandising program for this fantastic property," said Lora Cohn, VP of Fox Licensing. "We are confident that both old and new fans alike will be pleased by what Jazwares introduces to retail."
The Jazwares toy line includes 3 ¾-inch action figures in an assortment, 12-inch B.A. Baracus and Hannibal Smith collector figures with voice chips, and an electronic A-Team van for the 3 ¾-inch figures.
The A-Team follows the exciting and daring exploits of Hannibal Smith and his colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going "rogue," they utilize their unique talents - and eccentricities - to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. The A-Team hits everywhere June 11, 2010.
Liam Neeson, whose many credits include the Oscar-winning Schindler's List and the recent box office hit Taken portrays Hannibal Smith, a master planner of inventive missions requiring split-second timing, unusual skills and a team of incredibly proficient and eccentric soldiers; Bradley Cooper, who shot to movie superstardom in the smash comedy The Hangover, is Templeton "Face" Peck, who can procure anything for the Team's unorthodox and daring activities; Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, a professional mixed martial artist and a top rated UFC light heavyweight, is B.A. Baracus, the Team's driver and muscle; and Sharlto Copley, who stars in the surprise summer hit District 9, is H.M "Howling Mad" Murdock, a gifted pilot - and certified loon. Jessica Biel (The Illusionist) stars as Capt. Charisa Sosa, a former love interest of Face's, but who's now relentlessly pursuing the Team for a crime not of their doing. Patrick Wilson (Watchmen) is Lynch, a mysterious CIA operative who is a key player in the Team's most explosive mission. Joe Carnahan (Narc, Smokin' Aces) directs from a screenplay by Skip Woods (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Carnahan, and Carnahan's writing partner Brian Bloom (writing credit not final), based on the television series "The A-Team." The producers are Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Jules Daly, Stephen J. Cannell, Alex Young, Iain Smith, and Spike Seldin.
The Jazwares A-Team product line includes:
The A-Team 3 ¾-Inch Action Figures (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $6.99) The A-Team is set to invade your home with an action-packed collection of highly detailed 3 ¾-inch Action Figures. Now you can collect all of your favorite characters and recreate your favorite A-Team moments. Perfect for collectors who have been a fan of the team for years or for those just getting in on the action. Available as Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus, Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith, Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock, Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, and Col. Lynch. (Each figure sold separately)
Classic A-Team Van with Electronics (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99) The iconic vehicle is back in action with the Classic A-Team Van with Electronics! The recognizable GMC van is highly detailed featuring its red stripe and a fully equipped interior that fits the 3¾-inch Action Figures. The Van even features sound clips from the movie and action packed sound effects. Now you're in the driver's seat with Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus and the team on their most covert missions!
The A-Team 12-Inch Collector Figures (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99) Bring the action to life with these highly detailed 12-inch Collectible Figures of your favorite A-Team characters. Each character features a voice chip with sound clips from the movie creating the ultimate must have for any fan of The A-Team. These collectible figures are available as Sgt. Bosco 'B.A.' Baracus and Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith. (Each figure sold separately)
International A-Team 3 ¾-Inch Military 3-pack (Ages 6+/Approx. Retail Price: €12.99) Suit up in your fatigues and join Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock and Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith on a secret military op. These highly detailed 3 ¾-Inch action figures will be strong assets in your undercover missions and bring the A-Team to life in your own home! Available as Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith and Capt. 'Howling Mad' Murdock
About Jazwares
Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Jazwares, Inc. has been committed to creating 'quality products that push the boundaries of product design' since 1997. With its focus on innovation and function, Jazwares has established itself as a well respected leader in the consumer products industry, delivering a diverse line of goods featuring some of the most contemporary entertainment properties and its own intellectual property in the marketplace. Today, through the expertise of their design specialists, Jazwares continues to offer a wide array of toys, consumer electronics, and stationery products. Jazwares currently holds some of the hottest licenses around, including: The A-Team, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Hershey®, Astro Boy®, Planet 51, Megaman™, Sonic the Hedgehog™, "Robot Chicken", Skelanimals™, Bakugan™, "Ben 10", among others. Jazwares goal is to invent top quality products that are fresh and exciting at an affordable price. For more information about Jazwares, Inc., please visit www.jazwares.com.
About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
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