Category: Film

  • Empire’s New Issue Shows Man of Steel

    manofsteelempirecoverThis month’s issue of Empire features Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel. The costume is very different than other incarnations in film, but still retains the classic feel. And the photo is much better than the released poster, which was simply a screen grab from the trailer.

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  • Disney Cancels Star Wars 3D Prequels

    starwarsA while back there was this billboard that enraged me each time I passed by it. I knew it was irrational, but I felt this brief anger that would wash over me. Who could blame me? It was an advertisement for Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace . . . in 3D! The re-release was a reminder that something so atrocious could make an undeserved return to cinema.

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  • Cobie Smulders to Appear on S.H.I.E.L.D.?

    agentmariahillJoss Whedon’s television show S.H.I.E.L.D. is well underway with production, and the inclusion of Clark Gregg’s Agent Phil Coulson makes fans excited. Not only is the series set in the same universe as the films, they will even share an actor — something that is rarely done. And Marvel intends to do more than just that.

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  • Marvel Studios Bringing in “Phase 3”

    marvel_logoMarvel’s “Phase 2” is well underway, with Iron Man 3 leading the charge, and Guardians of the Galaxy as the newcomers on the big screen. Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, said they’re already planning out “Phase 3”, which will bring more comic book characters on the big screen.

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  • Promo Art for Iron Man 3

    ironman3artMarvel is gearing up for another marketing push for Iron Man 3, starring the one and only Robert Stark Jr. — I mean, Robert Downey Jr. A few promo art pieces are circulating online to drum up excitement. A couple show the new War Machine armor — and no, I don’t mean the Iron Patriot version. In another promo piece, we’re treated to a few armors in the background that look dramatically different than what we’re accustomed to. It’s safe to assume they’re villainous suits.

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  • J.J. Abrams to Direct Next Star Wars Film

    jjabramsIt was no secret that Disney and Lucasfilm were in search for a director for the seventh Star Wars film. After previous denials, J.J. Abrams was announced to direct. He will be using Michael Arndt’s screenplay for the next installment.

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  • Disney Wants Drew Struzan for Star Wars Movie Posters

    starwarsDisney clearly intends to make fans happy with their additional Star Wars films in development. Their search for directors continues, but their heart is already set on an artist for the posters.

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  • Amazon to Produce Zombieland Series

    zombielandIn 2009 a unique movie called Zombieland hit the theaters with biting humor towards zombie films. The writing was witty, and the movie had a cast who had brilliant comedic timing. It had a self-contained story and didn’t feel like it needed a sequel. Regardless, there were attempts.

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