When I heard that Ben Kingsley was going to be in Shane Black’s “Iron Man 3,” I was hoping that he would appear as the Mandarin, especially since the character has been teased since the first film (The ‘Ten Rings’ organization). Well, it appears that someone has come to their senses, because rumors have it […]
Paul Verhoeven‘s “Starship Troopers” may not have been that faithful to Robert Heinlein‘s novel, but then again, I have never been much of a fan of Heinlein’s writing, so it’s all good. For my money Verhoeven is in the same company as David Cronenberg, or (lately), Don Coscarelli, in that just about everything they do […]
Since Marvel flirted with bankruptcy a while ago, various studios have taken a stab at their characters, with varying degrees of success. Some, like Spider-Man or The X-Men, have been unequivocal successes, while others, like 2003’s “Hulk,” and the “The Fantastic Four” were profitable, though not nearly as successful. So, why do studios keep making […]
Sam Mendes‘ “Skyfall” teaser is up, and while I like my Bond with more gizmos than this current incarnation (for my money, Pierce Brosnan‘s Bond struck an almost perfect balance between technology and testosterone, with the exception of “Die Another Day,” which almost played like a parody of a James Bond film), there is something […]
After watching the pilot, it seems to definitely be heading that way. “Tron: Uprising,” currently airing on Disney XD, takes place before the events “Tron: Legacy,” though for some reason it feels somewhat more intimate that the feature film it’s based upon. Part of that is because TV tends to be that way generally, as […]
For anyone that hasn’t seen Marvel’s “The Avengers,”–and considering all the moolah it’s pulling in, there are probably very few people who haven’t–get out there and catch what will probably be one of the best movies of the summer. For those who have, you’ll notice that NO time was spent exploring the origins of the […]
I was checking out iTunes this morning, and noticed that they have a free episode of Disney XD’s “Tron: Uprising” for download. Get it while it’s hot!
Remember when I wrote that Gary Ross was not coming back for “Catching Fire,” the sequel to “The Hunger Games, which he directed?” Well, that may or may not be true, as sources from Deadline illustrate. That being said, you’ll notice that they say that Ross did not “withdraw” from the franchise. Now, keep in […]
Lionsgate has been on a roll lately–after purchasing Summit Pictures, makers of the ‘Twilight’ films–and launching “The Hunger Games,” a franchise based upon the novels of Suzanne Collins. “The Hunger Games,” has earned almost $400 million worldwide, which is remarkable when you consider that it cost $78 million to produce and $45 million to advertise, […]
According to Collider, Shane Black’s “Iron Man 3″ is casting soon, so if you’ve never been an extra before, it’s worth considering. The last time I did it was on “The Dark Knight Rises” and that was a lot of fun (when you factor out that it was really cold, there was LOTS of running […]
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