Category Archives: Sci-Fi

New “Melancholia” Character Banners.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of Empire Magazine … … here’s some news about the new Lars von Trier flick, which stars Kirsten Dunst, Alexander Skaarsgard and Kiefer Sutherland. The movie is already getting some advance buzz among the more … ahhh … libidinous … 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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Lucas: People Who Destroy Works Of Art Are “Barbarians.”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Thanks to Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood, who discovered this gem. It adds a new wrinkle to the roiling debate over the changes incorporated into the pending Blu-ray reissues of all six “Star Wars” films. In 1988, “Star Wars” creator George … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look At The New Superman Suit.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of ScreenRants, here’s a closer look at actor Henry Cavil in the new Supes suit. Fanboys are already ranting about the fact that it leaves out the red briefs. This should provide even more fodder for debate.

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Darth Vader Goes All Emo in Star Wars Blu-ray Editions.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jlmicek

It’s bad enough that, in “Revenge of the Sith” prequel, George Lucas took one of the most frightening villains in the filmdom and transformed him into a fallen Jedi with one too many Fallout Boy records. Now, courtesy of IO9, … Continue reading →

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George Lucas Must Be Stopped: New “Star Wars” Blu-ray Editions Include More Changes.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s the good news: All six “Star Wars” films are coming out on Blu-ray DVD. Here’s the bad news: According to FilmNewsDaily, George Lucas couldn’t leave well enough alone and has screwed around with the movies again. It was … Continue reading →

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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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Our (Planet of the) Apes, Ourselves

Posted on July 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s one from this morning’s New York Times arts section. Film critic Terrence Rafferty spends some time thinking about the upcoming “Planet of the Apes” reboot and takes a moment to consider what the new movie, along with the original … Continue reading →

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Olivia Wilde Wants More Sci-Fi Roles.

Posted on July 26, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s some good news for the fanboys. “Tron” actress Olivia Wilde tells the Daily Star of the UK that she thinks Hollywood directors need to build more sci-fi franchises around strong, female stars: “I think there are some great … Continue reading →

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San Diego ComicCon Photo Highlights.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by jlmicek

The good folks at G4 have all the San Diego ComicCon coverage you’re ever going to need. And that includes a motherlode of photos from the annual geek love-in. Of course, no ComicCon would be complete without a Slave Leia … Continue reading →

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