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I just got through watching Rambo, the fourth, possibly final, installment in the Rambo series of movies. 

It’s been awhile; the last film, Rambo III, came out twenty years ago.

I haven’t seen First Blood, the very first film in the series (I actually intend to, just haven’t gotten around to it yet), I don’t really remember much of Rambo: First Blood Part II, although I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it all the way through at least once, and I know I’ve seen bits and pieces of the final act of Rambo III on cable TV, you know, when there wasn’t anything better on.

Let’s just say I’m not exactly a diehard Rambo fan.

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Well, it’s official, Capcom’s award-winning game, Okami, is coming to the Nintendo Wii in Spring of 2008, courtesy of Ready At Dawn Studios and sporting a re-designed control scheme that takes full advantage of the Wii’s unique controls.

Exciting news!

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So Channing Tatum has been cast in the role of G.I. Joe team leader Duke in the upcoming big budget adaptation of the popular 80s toyline/cartoon.

(Actually, rumor has it Duke may not even be team leader in this version.  Sigh.)

Yes, Channing Tatum, the guy from Step Up.

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I hadn’t heard anything recently about the upcoming Wolverine solo film in awhile, so I figured I’d do some digging around and see what I could find out.

First of all, here’s a promising first look at a pic from the project:

The image certainly does look slick, and the iconic Wolverine pose is a nice touch.

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So I really enjoyed the Iron Man Super Bowl TV Spot, and I am really looking forward to this summer’s release.

The only problem I have with the spot happens towards the end of the clip.  Iron Man’s movements are a bit awkward when firing those missiles of his, and the whole sequence involving the tank really does look like something from a PS3 game.  The buildings in the background look sorta fake, and the completely CGI Iron Man doesn’t look all that great compared to the practical effects suit shown earlier in the clip.

I’m thinking the inconsistency in quality might be explained in the movie; that within the context of the film, what we’re seeing is simulated footage of the final version of the Iron Man costume in action.  I mean, the suit looks pretty good zipping around, right?

If you missed it, you can check it out at the newly revamped Iron Man movie website, www.ironmanmovie.com, in the Video section.