Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Daily Dark Knight: A Detailed Look At The Batwing.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

You’ve seen it in grainy videos. Now here’s your first look at the crazy flying machine “The Batwing” from the upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises” (h/t ComicBookMovie) And here’s a few set videos from Los Angeles of The Batwing swooping … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Homecoming.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The Observer’s Elizabeth Day … … speaks with the director and filmmaker upon his return to his home turf in Northern Ireland. It’s a fascinating read about a very talented artist and actor. Here’s the nut graf: “Branagh’s return to … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Los Angeles Chase Scene.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

From the good folks at Batman-News: Here’s video of a chase scene from the film’s Los Angeles filming:

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The Raven: Official Trailer Released.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new trailer for the flick about of the late Edgar Allen Poe. John Cusack stars as the American author. John McTeague directs. The film finds Poe (Cusack) on the trail of a serial killer inspired by his work. … Continue reading →

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Is Clint Eastwood Intent On Outing J. Edgar Hoover?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

That’s the rather provocative question posed by The Independent of London today as it previews Eastwood’s upcoming biopic “J.Edgar” which stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The newspaper reports that the film has prompted unease in America’s top law … Continue reading →

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Rosamund Pike: Former Bond Girl Makes With The Funny.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

If American Audiences … … think about her at all, the chances are pretty good that they remember British actress Rosamund Pike from her turn as the comely fencer Miranda Frost in the 2002 James Bond vehicle “Die Another Day.” … Continue reading →

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“Green Lantern” Blu-Ray DVD Highlights Special Effects.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jlmicek

Ever Wonder How … … they did the special effects for last summer’s “Green Lantern” flick? The good folks at Comic Book Movie have an exclusive clip of the features on the soon-to-be released Blu-ray DVD that should sate your … Continue reading →

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The Olsen Sisters Sell Out On Their $39K Backpack.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jlmicek

There are responsible ways of using your celebrity, and then there’s this atrocity: That would be the $39K alligator skin backpack manufactured by The Row, the fashion line run by former child stars Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.. This Salon … Continue reading →

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Sony Buys Rights To Steve Jobs Bio

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jlmicek

Sony Pictures has purchased the rights to the rush-to-publication biography of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs. Starpulse has the details. “Steve Jobs” is an authorized biography by former CNN chairman and Time Magazine managing editor Walter Isaacson. The book … Continue reading →

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Ten Female Superheroes Who Need Movies.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s a talker from the comics news site Newsarama: There’s no shortage of testosterone in the current crop of superhero tent poles. From Superman and Batman to Green Lantern and Spiderman, right on down to b-listers like The Punisher and … Continue reading →

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