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We’ve made it no secret that both Men in Black films could have been longer and better. We’ve also said that Salma Hayek’s derrière was the only saving grace for Wild Wild West. The truth is, Will Smith is entertaining to watch, which isn’t an excuse for why a movie he’s in shouldn’t be better, but it can make a bad theater experience less irritating (and even lend a little credibility toward big-name casting rather than casting who’s best for a part).

Sadly, Hancock seems to have started off with a great idea (although not the title “Tonight, He Comes”) before being twisted into something it was never intended to be. The original premise was all about a woman (read: not Jason Bateman) who turns a down-and-out superhero around, and with little of Charlize Theron in any of the trailers and barely a ninety-minute film running time, perhaps her part in all of this is occupying the cutting room floor.

Rotten Tomatoes critics are already throwing around quotes like “Remember Wild Wild West?” and “Good Smith, bad movie.” With the intent to create what all the people want all of the time, is this the exception or the rule of pleasing no one at all? Hang in there, Mr. Smith… Wild Wild West couldn’t kill your career, but you may have to relinquish future July 4th weekends to hold out for a better film.

This original comic has seen distribution at various conventions, but this is the same story and artwork set to voice, music, and effects to make a truly compelling introduction to the story behind The Golden Army. Thanks to MovieWeb for provisioning.

Ever wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense? Okay, how about just behind the scenes of Hellboy II? Here ya go.

MovieWeb has gotten hold of three really nice “Big Red” videos to keep us happy while waiting for the second Hellboy movie. Here’s the third trailer… enjoy!

Borrowing an excellent line form Bill & Ted, the nearly-final numbers from this weekend’s take are revealing some interesting things.

While WALL-E enjoyed a $62 million opening and top spot, Wanted came in second with $51 million. The funny part is this: Wanted was in almost 800 fewer theaters and beat WALL-E in early numbers showing the per-theater average. Another set of numbers reveals that Wanted was shot at a presumed budget of $75 million, while WALL-E was $180 million (weren’t computers supposed to make this process cheaper?) hinting that Wanted did better business and will be in the black far sooner than its cute Pixar counterpart.

Also, the critically-crucified The Happening has nearly and quietly made back its reported budget, while Indy 4 hasn’t quite caught up with Iron Man to take the domestic summer crown away. Meanwhile, the story of a Panda who learns kung fu is nearing $180 million and climbing. Who would’ve predicted numbers like these six months ago? Check out Box Office Mojo for your own numeric revelations.