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Archive for the ‘Science Fiction’ Category

November 5th, 2008

Michael Crichton Dead at 66 - POLL

Michael Crichton, the best-selling author of “Jurassic Park,” “Disclosure,” “The Andromeda Strain,” and many other books-turned-into-movies, died today at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.
We tend to think of him as the book-movie guy, but he also created, wrote, and executive produced the TV series “ER.” Few people have spanned movies, TV […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

November 5th, 2008

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" - Gort Lives!

“You should let me go.” Oohhhweeeee! I haven’t been all that keen on Keanu Reeves movies lately, but when he utters that line in the trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” I’m so there.
A new feature has been added to the official Web site called “Gort Lives!”
In […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

November 2nd, 2008

How Terrence Howard Lost His "Iron Man" Role

I’ve been wondering why Terrence Howard was dropped from his “Iron Man” role. I posted last week that Don Cheadle would be taking over the role of Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes in “Iron Man 2″ and any future movies in the franchise.
This week’s Entertainment Weekly has a few answers. They say: “Hollywood […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 30th, 2008

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" - 5 Minute Trailer - VIDEO

This 5-minute trailer for “The Day the Earth Stood Still” was released today, although it’s very similar to the extended trailer shown with “Fringe” several weeks ago. Keanu Reeves is the perfect guy for this role, isn’t he?

'The Day the Earth Stood Still' 5 Minute Trailer @ Yahoo!7 Video

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By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 15th, 2008

"Sleeper" Gets a Writer

“Sleeper” has landed a new writer, Brad Inglesby. The DC Comics/Wildstorm graphic novel was picked up for adaptation by Warner Bros. in August. It’s scheduled for a 2011 release.
The Hollywood Reporter describes it as a “high-tech noir series published from 2003-05 that puts superheroes in a stylish, hard-boiled crime saga not unlike […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 15th, 2008

"Star Trek" - New Pics!

Hey “Star Trek” Fans! Pick up a copy of the new Entertainment Weekly, which features a bomb photo of the new Kirk and Spock (Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine) on the cover. Inside the mag are actual shots of the film.
The pics of Zachary Quinto still make me think of Sylar on “Heroes”, but I’m […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

October 11th, 2008

"The Dark Knight" on DVD and Blu-ray Dec. 9, 2008

The Dark Knight cost $185 million to make, has made $988 million worldwide (so far), and can now be in your hands on Dec. 9, 2008. Amazon.com is taking pre-orders at these links:
Blu-ray DiscTwo-Disc Special EditionWidescreen EditionFull Screen Edition
Warner is also releasing an exclusive Blu-ray “Limited Edition” edition of “The Dark Knight” that […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 9th, 2008

"The Incredible Hulk" - Bonus Features Sneak Peek - VIDEOS

While The Incredible Hulk doesn’t come close to Iron Man in terms of awesomeness, it’s still a great movie with cool special effects. It comes out on DVD/Blu-ray Oct. 21 (check out the DVD details here), and I’ve got a sneak peek at some of the bonus features below.
The film stars Edward Norton […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 1st, 2008

Kenneth Branagh Directing "Thor" - What? Really?

I’m sure movie fans around the world are scratching their heads in disbelief over the choice of Kenneth Branagh to direct Thor, Marvel’s 2010 release about a partially disabled medical student, Dr. Donald Blake, who discovers his heretofore unknown alter ego, the Norse warrior Thor.
When I think of Branagh, I think of the […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 29th, 2008

Shia LaBeouf Talks "Eagle Eye" - VIDEO

I saw Eagle Eye on Friday, and we both enjoyed it. Check out my review here, and listen to Shia LaBeouf talk about the movie. He seems tired, doesn’t he? Like he’s thinking, oh god, another interview! Maybe he needs a vacation, after all the movies he’s done lately.

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