Monthly Archives: August 2011

Gaiman To Adapt “American Gods” For HBO.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jlmicek

From The Guardian: Author Neil Gaiman told the crowd at the Edinburgh Books Festival this weekend that he’s set to bring his best-seller to pay cable. Cinematographer Robert Richards (“Inglourious Basterds“) makes his directorial debut with the series. Tom Hanks’ Playtone … Continue reading →

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Avengers Footage Previewed At D23.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s Some Tantalizing Avengers News … … from this weekend’s D23 fest out in California: Disney studio bosses previewed some footage from the Joss Wheedon-helmed superflick. Via AceShowBiz, here’s some of what attendees were able to see (WARNING: SERIOUS FREAKING … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jlmicek

It was a big weekend for “The Help.” The flick about domestic relations in the Civil Rights-era South finished atop the weekend, sending “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” down to second place. The weekend’s two big openers, Robert … Continue reading →

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Avengers, Assemble!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the first (semi)full cast photo (sans costumes) of next year’s Avengers’ flick. It was taken backstage at yesterday’s D23 Expo in California (via The Reel Bits). The actors were joined, natch, by a few Disney and Marvel suits as … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” Set Video Posted — Captain America Thrown Out A Window.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jlmicek

The good folks at ComicBookMovie have all your Avengers needs covered. Here’s some set video from current filming in Cleveland. It happens kind of fast, but there’s a good shot here of Chris Evans’ (Captain America) stunt double being tossed … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” Plot Emerges?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Digital Spy UK has what it says is a synopsis for the upcoming “Man of Steel” movie with Henry Cavil as Supes and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White. The movie’s take on the origin supposedly explores the split between Clark … Continue reading →

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A Look Back At “Quadrophenia.” And whatever happened to looking ahead?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Two weeks after Britain erupted into the worst riots in a generation, The Guardian takes a look back at the 1979 filmed version of The Who’s “Quadrophenia” and finds it eerily prescient. Here’s the takeaway: “Back in 1972, Stanley Cohen … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” To Have A “Superboy?”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jlmicek

IO9 dangles this tantalizing possibility: “We received this tip from someone claiming to have been around for the August 15 filming at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, Illinois. Here’s a description of what was filmed: They were filming a … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway Raps On Conan.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jlmicek

Why? Because you can never have too much Anne Hathaway, that’s why. (Via Vulture) She also spends some time talking about her role as Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises.” But seeing her rap (quite convincingly) is worth the price … Continue reading →

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New Dark Knight Set Photos.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jlmicek

The Sci-Fi Site IO9 is just chock-a-block with new set photos from ‘The Dark Knight Rises.” Seeing this so totally makes me wish I lived in Pittsburgh right now. Might have to arrange a site visit when I’m on vacation. … Continue reading →

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