Ever since the first Wall-E stills hit the web, me and many other movie bloggers have noted his similarity to Johnny 5 from Short Circuit.  Someone in Hollywood noticed, and in typical Hollywood fashion, confused a reference to something with a good idea, and now they’re planning a remake of Short Circuit.

The original introduced Number 5, a robot built by the military to be a highly sophisticated weapon. It developed a conscience and a personality after being hit by lightning, and then needed the help of humans after it was targeted for destruction by its makers, once it became a peacenik. [Variety]

Yes, and he also joined the Los Locos street gang, we remember.  The writers of the original (and of the Tremors movies), Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (who’s apparently a ship), have been hired to write the remake.  Anyway, I realize I’m partly to blame for this and I apologize.  Everything else is still either Brett Ratner or those Meet the Spartans dipshits’ fault. 

This latest Wall E TV ad rightfully highlights Pixar’s stellar track record of Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and other movies that are awesome when you’re really high. 

They prove that you can make solid kid-oriented fare without covering yourself in slime, annoying tween music, or Kenan Thompson.

This is the final, full-length trailer for Pixar’s Wall E, directed by Andrew Stanton of Finding Nemo/The Incredibles fame.

The final trailer is much like the international trailer, but with a little more footage.  In any case, it still looks like it’s going to melt my face off.  Thank God movie theaters don’t drug test.   

UPDATE: NOW WITH FUNCTIONING VIDEO

Empire YouTube has the new international trailer for Wall E, the latest movie from Pixar. What can I say, Pixar is pretty legit.  They make kids movies that you don’t have to be an idiot kid to enjoy (though being really high helps).  

Wall E the main robot guy looks a lot like Johnny 5 from Short Circuit.  When I see him all I can think is Los Locos keeck your ass / Los Locos keeck your face / Los Locos keeck your balls eento outer spaace!  So, you know, there’s a reference.

Anyway, the plot appears to concern two robots who fall in love, which means it’s basically gonna be like 27 Dresses but with better acting.  

SUPER LAME UPDATE: Empire took it down due to "circumstances beyond their control."  Assholes.  UPDATE REDUX: Thanks to Ohad for sending me the new link. 

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If I learned one thing from yesterday’s Super Bowl, it’s that ELI MANNING NEVER CLOSES HIS GODDAMNED MOUTH. He’s like Corey Haim circa 1990.  God gave you nostrils, fellas. Learn to breath through them.  Anyway, there were plenty of movie-related Super Bowl commercials and I’ve got your roundup right here (with video).

New Iron Man Trailer – Lots of new effects footage here. But I’ll be honest, the only reason I’m leaning towards seeing this is Robert Downey being a smart ass. Heroin does make you cool.  

New Wanted Trailer – Still looks like Bourne Identity meets xXx. Morgan Freeman is still Hollywood’s freckliest black dude. 

Chronicles of Narnia – I love how opera music is shorthand for "Some Epic Shit is About to Go Down." I went to an opera once, and the whole time I kept expecting a UFC fight to break out or some bears to come in and start talking to me. It was a disappointment.  

Talking Stain – This isn’t a movie, but it was the only commercial that made me laugh.  Tell you what, if stains made noise these sweat pants would be a veritable cacophony. 

Semi Pro TV Spot and Bud Light Ad – Nice to see Will Ferrell’s still committed to this project, because I just can’t bring myself to care.

Wall E – Woody and Buzz from Toy Story talk Wall E for some reason. I don’t know who’s doing Woody, but that doesn’t sound like Tom Hanks.  Also, just say no to Tim Allen.    

Jumper – Samuel Jackson’s in this, and he’s known to be very choosy about his parts so it’s probably real good.  Oh, and he has silver hair like Cisqo (sp?) in this.  Thong th thong thong thong.

Don’t Mess with the Zohan – Seriously, I want to know the lead time between possible premise and finished product for an Adam Sandler movie these days.  I’m convinced it’s like ten minutes.  "What should we do in this scene?"  "Fuck, I dunno, put a wig on him."