Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Ominous New “Battleship” Poster Depicts Non-Specific Alien Threat.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Clearly, it’s scary, because there’s a big alien-looking thingie in the background. But where are the little red and white pegs on the ship? And who puts out a shipwreck poster right after an actual cruise ship goes belly up … Continue reading →

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“Total Recall” Plot Synopsis Is Officially Mars-Free.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jlmicek

I’ve already asked myself a million times why Hollywood would want to remake 1990’s Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle “Total Recall.” While the original Philip K. Dick story is terrific, the film itself was a loud, disorganized mess. Now, with the release … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Image Released.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s an advance look at “Hunger Games” stars Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks and Woody Harrelson. For the five of you unfamiliar with the premise of the dystopian YA fiction blockbuster, here’s a handy synopsis: … Continue reading →

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New Pix Of Noomi Rapace In “Prometheus.”

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the original “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Swedish actor Noomi Rapace, caught on the set of director Ridley Scott’s “Aliens” prequel “Prometheus.” Pix courtesy of HeyUGuys.

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Paul Bettany Talks “Avengers.”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jlmicek

The English actor, who provides the voice of the digitized butler JARVIS in Joss Whedon’s superteam flick, dishes to TotalFilm, about, among other things, forgetting that he was in “Iron Man.” “I forgot I was in Iron Man,” reveals the British … Continue reading →

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John Carter: Big Giant Hit Or A Bomb?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jlmicek

The Wrap asks the question that many of us  (like me) have about Disney’s big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ “John Carter” stories. Namely, will it be a hit/ Will audiences plunk down their $7.50 or $9.50 or $1,423.57 (if … Continue reading →

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First Look: Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in “Men in Black III”

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jlmicek

From Brit film site HeyUGuys: They have this to say about the eagerly anticipated (by someone) third installment in the sci-fi/comedy series: “Just a few days ago, we got our first look at Jemaine Clement, the main villain in the … Continue reading →

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New “John Carter” Promo Shot Released.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Here we find the stars of Disney’s new sci-fi epic sitting on machines talking quite importantly about something. (via ComicBookMovie)

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“Star Trek” Sequel Gets A New Cast Member.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jlmicek

The Wrap reports this morning that “War Horse” actor Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to play a lead role in the continuing voyages of the starship Enterprise: “A spokesperson for Paramount would not confirm which role Cumberbatch will play. In … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Promo Stills Released.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of IO9, here’s a few more new promo shots from the upcoming “Hunger Games.” Jennifer Lawrence stars.

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