Category Archives: Sci-Fi

New “Hunger Games” Images Hit.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm, here’s a few more images from the YA bestseller by Suzanne Collins. It hits theaters this month.

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New “Robocop” Lead Confirmed.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

I am not quite entirely sure who thought rebooting “Robocop” would be a good idea. Nonetheless, the movie now has a lead actor. Actor Joel Kinnaman, who’s appeared in “Safe House” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” has been … Continue reading →

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“Star Wars” Artist Ralph McQuarrie, R.I.P.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Artist Ralph McQuarrie, whose concept drawings for “Star Wars” defined the franchise at least as much — perhaps more — as the actual movies, has died. He was 82. McQuarrie’s stylish art provided the template for some of the movies’ … Continue reading →

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Would This Poster Make You Want To Pay To See “Battleship?”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

I’m going with “No.” Sorry Rhianna.  This does not diminish my affection for your deliciously disposable dance-pop, however. The folks at HeyUGuys have the rest. They are not an improvement. At all.

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New “Hunger Games” Clip Shows Jennifer Lawrence taking archery practice

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s a busy day for news for the expected teen-book blockbuster. Via ComingSoon, here’s a brief clip of actress Jennifer Lawrence, who portrays protagonist Katniss Everdeen, taking some archery practice. Readers of the books know why this is happening. I … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Collins Likes The “Hunger Games” Movie.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Taking to her Facebook page, the YA author weighed in on the big-screen adaptation of her wildly successful series of novels: Here’s what she had to say: “Dear Readers, I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of … Continue reading →

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New MiB3 Poster Debuts.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

So there’s a poster. But it still doesn’t explain why someone felt obligated to make a third movie. Whatever. Here it is:

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“John Carter” The First Reviews Are In.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Ohhh … boyyy … Disney may want to move permanently to Mars if this early review from HeyUGuys is any indication. The big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ pulp hero has all kinds of problems. Here’s a sampling: “What’s really … Continue reading →

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“The Hunger Games” Gets A PG-13 And A New TV Spot.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jlmicek

As if you didn’t see this one coming. The big-screen adaptation of author Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular YA novels will get a PG-13 for “for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images – all involving teens,” ComingSoon reports this morning. … Continue reading →

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Lynn Collins Talks “John Carter.”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jlmicek

ComicBookMovie has posted an interview with actress Lynn Collins, who stars opposite Taylor Kitsch in Disney’s big-screen, big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ pulp character John Carter. The Mouse House has been trying super-hard to build buzz for the movie … Continue reading →

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