Category Archives: action

“Superman” Filming Moves to Vancouver.

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jlmicek

“Man of Steel” has wrapped up shooting in the City of Angels and now moves north of the border to Vancouver, B.C., for additional work. Here’s the skinny, via CosmicBookNews: “Autumn Frost [the nom de film for “Man of Steel”] … Continue reading →

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Jason Statham Just Does What He Does.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jlmicek

And, really, how do you fault him for it? A couple of days after ringing in his 44th birthday, the English action star chats with The Guardian’s Catherine Shoard to do a bit of promotion on his new film “Killer … Continue reading →

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More “Dark Knight” Set Pics: Anne Hathaway Fights.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jlmicek

From TotalFilm, via Just Jared here’s a shot of “Dark Knight Rises” actress Anne Hathaway filming a fight scene during shooting in Los Angeles over the holiday weekend. For those of you who need reminding, Hathaway plays Selina Kyle/Catwoman in … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind “The Empire Strikes Back.”

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jlmicek

Via FlickeringMyth, here’s an inside look at the best film in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. The report, from TotalFilm, sheds some fascinating light on the film, including the reasonable fear that director George Lucas might not be able to … Continue reading →

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New Avengers Set Photos, NYC.

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s some of the best shots I’ve seen so far of Scarlett Johannssonn as “Black Widow,” Chris Evans as “Captain America” and Jeremy Renner as “Hawkeye.” According to Comic Book Movie, these scenes were shot yesterday in New York. Here’s … Continue reading →

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The Living Ghost (USA, 1942)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: The Living Ghost Release Date: 1942 Writers: Howard Dimsdale (story); Joseph Hoffman (screenplay) Director: William Beaudine Cast: James Dunn: Nick Trayne Joan Woodbury: Billie Hilton Paul McVey: Ed Moline Vera Gordon: Sister Lapidus Norman Willis: Cedric, the Butler J. … Continue reading →

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Criminal Investigator (USA, 1942)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Criminal Investigator Release Date: 1942 Writers: George Jeske, Edmond Kelso Director: Jean Yarbrough Cast: Robert Lowery: Bob Martin Edith Fellows: Ellen John Miljan: Edward Judson Jan Wiley: Miss Drake Charles Jordan: Charlie Brannigan Gloria Faye: Belle Paul Bryar: Stuart … Continue reading →

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More “Avengers” Set Photos.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jlmicek

Joss Wheedon’s superteam flick is wrapping up filming in the fair city of Cleveland. But courtesy of ComicBookMovie, here’s a few pics from the set of Chris Evans as Captain America and Tom Hiddleston as Loki. The city appears to … 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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Is A Batman/Superman Movie In The Works?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the most intriguing movie rumor we’ve heard all day (via Think McFly Think): “Sources tell TMT WB is keen on getting a Justice League movie going and still high on The Flash despite Green Lantern being neither the critical … Continue reading →

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