Just when you think you’re through the thicket, there is always another snag.

I have to admit that when I first saw the posters for Elizabeth: The Golden Age, I thought it was a re-release of the 1998 original Elizabeth that introduced Cate Blanchette to American audiences with her Oscar nominated performance. I thought it must have been a director’s cut or extended edition. It never occured to me that it could be a sequel. A sequel to Star Wars you expect. A sequel to Jurassic Park you expect. I don’t think there are that many people looking for sequels to historical dramas. It would be like doing a sequel to Joan of Arc. “Ooo! What happens next?”

Of course, when you look at the cast for this film, it becomes clear how they got it off the ground. In addition to Blanchette, it boasts Samantha Morton, Rhys Ifans, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh. Impressive, to say the least.

So maybe Tom’s reaction in the comic is a bit extreme. It’s not like he’s being asked to sit through Rush Hour 3.

You guys have been listening to me squawk about a special mailing-list only DVD giveaway in this space for a couple of days now. I wanted to finally let you know what the fuss was about.

Evan Almighty was released on DVD yesterday and I have one copy on DVD to giveaway to subscribers to the mailing list. A message with a special clue has already been sent to subscribers. Those interested in being eligible need only reply with their name and mailing address. All entries will be thrown into a hat and a winner will be selected at random. The contest ends this Friday.

From the press release: “Funnyman Steve Carell (The Office) is at his hilarious best as Evan Baxter. When his simple wish to change the world turns into a baffling request from God (Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman) to build an ark, Evan’s seemingly perfect life is turned upside down. With the help of his family and a comical cast of animals, Evan’s unbelievable adventure becomes a life-changing experience filled with laugh-out-loud moments. Co-starring Lauren Graham (The Gilmore Girls), John Goodman (Cars), Wanda Sykes (Monster-in-Law), Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) and Molly Shannon (Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby).”

Bonus features on the disc include:

And, for giggles, here are a couple of exclusive clips from the movie for your enjoyment:

As I said, the message to subscribers of the mailing list has already been sent. So if you weren’t on the list before reading today’s comic, you missed out.

But don’t worry! There will be more mailing list exclusive giveaways in the future. To be eligible, all you have to do is sign up! In exchange, one little e-mail from me at the end of the week recapping all the goings on here at Theater Hopper. A small price to pay for free stuff!

That’s all I have for today. Have a great Wednesday everyone!