The 2006 movie year is about to explode. For sci-fi/action/horror/comic book/video game fans like myself, 2006 is looking pretty promising. Here are my picks:

Sin City 2 (A Dame to Kill For?): Sin City was a damn fine movie, my favorite of last year. Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller are coming back for another go for Sin City 2, most likely to be called A Dame to Kill For. Rumored to be following the Sin City graphic novel of the same name, it will most likely be released near the end of the summer.

No trailer, yet.
Silent Hill: I've been keeping my eye on this one for a while, as the video game this movie is based ranks among one of my favorites. From what they've shown, I'm actually starting to think that this may actually be the first good movie-game adaptation.
Trailer: Link (quicktime)


16 Blocks: Can a Richard Donner directed movie staring Bruce Wills fail? What if I were to tell you that Bruce sports a 'stash? Good trailer, if nothing else.
Trailer: Link (quicktime)

Saw III: I was worried the rush put on Saw II would have killed this promising franchise, but I was pleasantly surprised when it rocked hard. One of the executive producers of the Saw series died in a car crash, but rumor has it Saw III is still slated for a Halloween release.

No trailer, yet.

Ultraviolet: Milla Jovovovovovovovich wont win any awards for being a versatile actress, but this movie doesn't look terribly bad on a mindless level.

Trailer: Link (quicktime)

My second wave of picks will arrive shortly.