Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joins new “Mad Max” movie.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

I’ve got nothing for this one. TotalFilm reports: “The long-gestating Mad Max sequel/prequel/reboot will be a step down in the glamour stakes for Huntington-Whiteley, who wasn’t exactly stretched playing the trophy girlfriend in Transformers 3, spending most of her time … Continue reading →

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Full theatrical trailer for “Resident Evil: Retribution” features one tough Milla Jovovich.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Alice returns! And as a bonus … an image:

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Hugh Laurie joins “Robocop” as villain.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

… in which he plays an irascible physician who … wait … no. ComingSoon reports: “Hugh Laurie (“House M.D.”) is in negotiations to play the villain in MGM and Sony’s RoboCop, reports Heat Vision. Laurie will be joining a cast that includes … Continue reading →

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New “Total Recall” posters go viral.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a look at two of the new posters for the “Total Recall” remake starring Colin Farrell. I’m still not convinced the world needs a reboot of the Philip K. Dick short story that got turned into a noisy explosive … Continue reading →

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Report: Samuel L. Jackson joins “Robocop” remake.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

The “Avengers” star will play a TV mogul in the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhooven. TotalFilm reports: “Jackson is set to play a character named Pat Novak, a charismatic TV mogul who carries a lot of … Continue reading →

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So There Really Are Men in Black, Right? Right????

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jlmicek

With the release of “Men in Black 3,” The Guardian takes a look at the folklore surrounding UFO sightings, specifically, the tales of black-clad men who were rumored to show up in the wake of such sightings to talk to … Continue reading →

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Benedict Cumberbatch Talks “Star Trek II.”

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The English actor sits down with Total Film to talk about his turn in the sequel to director JJ Abrams’ reboot of the venerable space opera. Here’s a sample: “I’ve gone up two suit sizes,” he says. “The character I’m … Continue reading →

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Even More “Prometheus” Footage Released.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a new teaser featurette for “Prometheus,” the widely anticipated “Aliens” prequel from director Ridley Scott. Enjoy. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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New “Prometheus” Images Get Released.

Posted on April 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a fresh batch of stills from Ridley Scott’s “Aliens” prequel.

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Meet Michael Fassbender’s Android From “Prometheus.”

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jlmicek

The buzz is building for Ridley Scott’s “Aliens” prequel. Here’s a teaser video to keep the buzz going: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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